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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.81, 2,113.09 and 1,150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.81, 2,113.09 and 1,150.34 is: 1,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.81 : 2,113.09 = 1,150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.81/2,113.09 = 1,150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.81x = 2,113.09 × 1,150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.81x = 2,430,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,758.51/1,409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.18

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