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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.46, 2,100.20 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.46, 2,100.20 and 413 is: 619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.46 : 2,100.20 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.46/2,100.20 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.46x = 2,100.20 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.46x = 867,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,382.60/1,400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.36

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