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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.93, 2,119.41 and 439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.93, 2,119.41 and 439.07 is: 658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.93 : 2,119.41 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.93/2,119.41 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.93x = 2,119.41 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.93x = 930,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,558.75/1,412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.60

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