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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.91, 2,115 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.91, 2,115 and 369.92 is: 554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.91 : 2,115 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.91/2,115 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.91x = 2,115 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.91x = 782,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,370.23/1,409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.91

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