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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.52, 2,119.10 and 438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.52, 2,119.10 and 438.70 is: 658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.52 : 2,119.10 = 438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.52/2,119.10 = 438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.52x = 2,119.10 × 438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.52x = 929,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,649.17/1,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.15

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