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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.62, 2,114.18 and 669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.62, 2,114.18 and 669.14 is: 1,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.62 : 2,114.18 = 669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.62/2,114.18 = 669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.62x = 2,114.18 × 669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.62x = 1,414,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,694.58/1,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.31

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