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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.40, 2,114.24 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.40, 2,114.24 and 369.56 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.40 : 2,114.24 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.40/2,114.24 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.40x = 2,114.24 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.40x = 781,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,338.53/1,409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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