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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.85, 2,114.77 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.85, 2,114.77 and 383.85 is: 575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.85 : 2,114.77 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.85/2,114.77 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.85x = 2,114.77 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.85x = 811,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,743.89/1,409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.77

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