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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.46, 2,114.25 and 435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.46, 2,114.25 and 435.57 is: 653.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.46 : 2,114.25 = 435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.46/2,114.25 = 435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.46x = 2,114.25 × 435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.46x = 920,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,903.87/1,409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.37

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