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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.62, 2,100.67 and 413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.62, 2,100.67 and 413.23 is: 619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.62 : 2,100.67 = 413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.62/2,100.67 = 413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.62x = 2,100.67 × 413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.62x = 868,047.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,047.29/1,400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.76

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