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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.80, 2,114.66 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.80, 2,114.66 and 435.84 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.80 : 2,114.66 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.80/2,114.66 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.80x = 2,114.66 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.80x = 921,653.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,653.41/1,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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