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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.30, 2,113.20 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.30, 2,113.20 and 435.14 is: 652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.30 : 2,113.20 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.30/2,113.20 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.30x = 2,113.20 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.30x = 919,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,537.85/1,409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.48

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