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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.54, 2,109.97 and 1,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.54, 2,109.97 and 1,270.11 is: 1,901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.54 : 2,109.97 = 1,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.54/2,109.97 = 1,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.54x = 2,109.97 × 1,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.54x = 2,679,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,907.07/1,409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.27

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