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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.99, 2,114.99 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.99, 2,114.99 and 436.07 is: 654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.99 : 2,114.99 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.99/2,114.99 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.99x = 2,114.99 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.99x = 922,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,281.51/1,409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.11

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