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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.73, 2,114.61 and 369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.73, 2,114.61 and 369.73 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.73 : 2,114.61 = 369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.73/2,114.61 = 369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.73x = 2,114.61 × 369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.73x = 781,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,824.81/1,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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