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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.20, 2,113.78 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.20, 2,113.78 and 383.20 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.20 : 2,113.78 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.20/2,113.78 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.20x = 2,113.78 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.20x = 810,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,000.50/1,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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