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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.85, 2,101.34 and 413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.85, 2,101.34 and 413.67 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.85 : 2,101.34 = 413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.85/2,101.34 = 413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.85x = 2,101.34 × 413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.85x = 869,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,260.49/1,400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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