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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.62, 2,113.08 and 923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.62, 2,113.08 and 923.02 is: 1,383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.62 : 2,113.08 = 923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.62/2,113.08 = 923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.62x = 2,113.08 × 923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.62x = 1,950,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,415.10/1,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.65

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