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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.97, 2,114.97 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.97, 2,114.97 and 369.90 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.97 : 2,114.97 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.97/2,114.97 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.97x = 2,114.97 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.97x = 782,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,327.40/1,409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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