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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.49, 2,100.02 and 609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.49, 2,100.02 and 609.71 is: 914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.49 : 2,100.02 = 609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.49/2,100.02 = 609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.49x = 2,100.02 × 609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.49x = 1,280,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,389.65/1,400.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.24

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