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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.33, 2,119.68 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.33, 2,119.68 and 439.62 is: 659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.33 : 2,119.68 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.33/2,119.68 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.33x = 2,119.68 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.33x = 931,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,853.72/1,413.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.33

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