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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.72, 2,114.88 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.72, 2,114.88 and 435.80 is: 653.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.72 : 2,114.88 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.72/2,114.88 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.72x = 2,114.88 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.72x = 921,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,664.70/1,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.79

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