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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.74, 2,114.36 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.74, 2,114.36 and 383.50 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.74 : 2,114.36 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.74/2,114.36 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.74x = 2,114.36 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.74x = 810,857.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,857.06/1,409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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