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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.49, 2,119.02 and 438.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.49, 2,119.02 and 438.57 is: 657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.49 : 2,119.02 = 438.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.49/2,119.02 = 438.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.49x = 2,119.02 × 438.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.49x = 929,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,338.60/1,412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.94

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