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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.80, 2,114.70 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.80, 2,114.70 and 544 is: 816.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.80 : 2,114.70 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.80/2,114.70 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.80x = 2,114.70 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.80x = 1,150,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,396.80/1,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.00

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