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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.36, 2,119.88 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.36, 2,119.88 and 439.20 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.36 : 2,119.88 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.36/2,119.88 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.36x = 2,119.88 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.36x = 931,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,049.10/1,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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