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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.94, 2,114.78 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.94, 2,114.78 and 435.94 is: 653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.94 : 2,114.78 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.94/2,114.78 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.94x = 2,114.78 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.94x = 921,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,909.73/1,409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.86

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