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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.34, 2,113.82 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.34, 2,113.82 and 369.41 is: 554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.34 : 2,113.82 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.34/2,113.82 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.34x = 2,113.82 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.34x = 780,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,866.25/1,409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.07

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