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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.60, 2,114.86 and 630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.60, 2,114.86 and 630.14 is: 945.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.60 : 2,114.86 = 630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.60/2,114.86 = 630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.60x = 2,114.86 × 630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.60x = 1,332,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,657.88/1,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.42

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