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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.55, 2,114.22 and 629.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.55, 2,114.22 and 629.62 is: 944.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.55 : 2,114.22 = 629.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.55/2,114.22 = 629.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.55x = 2,114.22 × 629.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.55x = 1,331,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,148.73/1,409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.38

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