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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.30, 2,113.95 and 639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.30, 2,113.95 and 639.80 is: 959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.30 : 2,113.95 = 639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.30/2,113.95 = 639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.30x = 2,113.95 × 639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.30x = 1,352,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,505.21/1,409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.70

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