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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.78, 2,102.34 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.78, 2,102.34 and 414.60 is: 621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.78 : 2,102.34 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.78/2,102.34 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.78x = 2,102.34 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.78x = 871,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,630.16/1,401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.80

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