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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.67, 2,114.45 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.67, 2,114.45 and 369.66 is: 554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.67 : 2,114.45 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.67/2,114.45 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.67x = 2,114.45 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.67x = 781,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,626.66/1,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.48

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