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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.47, 2,114.45 and 435.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.47, 2,114.45 and 435.55 is: 653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.47 : 2,114.45 = 435.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.47/2,114.45 = 435.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.47x = 2,114.45 × 435.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.47x = 920,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,948.70/1,409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.40

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