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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.69, 2,114.85 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.69, 2,114.85 and 435.80 is: 653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.69 : 2,114.85 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.69/2,114.85 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.69x = 2,114.85 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.69x = 921,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,651.63/1,409.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.80

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