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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.39, 2,120.34 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.39, 2,120.34 and 439.26 is: 658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.39 : 2,120.34 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.39/2,120.34 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.39x = 2,120.34 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.39x = 931,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,380.55/1,413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.97

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