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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.59, 2,114.38 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.59, 2,114.38 and 435.69 is: 653.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.59 : 2,114.38 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.59/2,114.38 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.59x = 2,114.38 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.59x = 921,219.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,219.27/1,409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.54

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