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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.89, 2,118.72 and 439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.89, 2,118.72 and 439.07 is: 658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.89 : 2,118.72 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.89/2,118.72 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.89x = 2,118.72 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.89x = 930,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,257.44/1,412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.41

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