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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.20, 2,119.92 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.20, 2,119.92 and 373.19 is: 559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.20 : 2,119.92 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.20/2,119.92 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.20x = 2,119.92 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.20x = 791,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,123.04/1,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.81

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