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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.52, 2,114.20 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.52, 2,114.20 and 435.60 is: 653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.52 : 2,114.20 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.52/2,114.20 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.52x = 2,114.20 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.52x = 920,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,945.52/1,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.38

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