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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.34, 2,113.80 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.34, 2,113.80 and 435.45 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.34 : 2,113.80 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.34/2,113.80 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.34x = 2,113.80 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.34x = 920,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,454.21/1,409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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