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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.81, 2,114.96 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.81, 2,114.96 and 435.72 is: 653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.81 : 2,114.96 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.81/2,114.96 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.81x = 2,114.96 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.81x = 921,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,528.19/1,409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.65

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