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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.67, 2,075.50 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.67, 2,075.50 and 409.69 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.67 : 2,075.50 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.67/2,075.50 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.67x = 2,075.50 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.67x = 850,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,311.60/1,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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