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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.32, 2,113.50 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.32, 2,113.50 and 435.44 is: 653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.32 : 2,113.50 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.32/2,113.50 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.32x = 2,113.50 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.32x = 920,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,302.44/1,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.01

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