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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.37, 2,114.16 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.37, 2,114.16 and 435.35 is: 653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.37 : 2,114.16 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.37/2,114.16 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.37x = 2,114.16 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.37x = 920,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,399.56/1,409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.06

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