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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.54, 2,114.43 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.54, 2,114.43 and 369.54 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.54 : 2,114.43 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.54/2,114.43 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.54x = 2,114.43 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.54x = 781,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,366.46/1,409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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