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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.45, 2,114.19 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.45, 2,114.19 and 435.62 is: 653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.45 : 2,114.19 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.45/2,114.19 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.45x = 2,114.19 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.45x = 920,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,972.88/1,409.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.43

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