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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.83, 2,119.27 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.83, 2,119.27 and 438.94 is: 658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.83 : 2,119.27 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.83/2,119.27 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.83x = 2,119.27 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.83x = 930,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,232.37/1,412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.42

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