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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.56, 2,119.08 and 438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.56, 2,119.08 and 438.47 is: 657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.56 : 2,119.08 = 438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.56/2,119.08 = 438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.56x = 2,119.08 × 438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.56x = 929,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,153.01/1,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.78

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