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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.55, 2,113.92 and 485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.55, 2,113.92 and 485.07 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.55 : 2,113.92 = 485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.55/2,113.92 = 485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.55x = 2,113.92 × 485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.55x = 1,025,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,399.17/1,409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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