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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.45, 2,120.40 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.45, 2,120.40 and 439.65 is: 659.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.45 : 2,120.40 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.45/2,120.40 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.45x = 2,120.40 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.45x = 932,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,233.86/1,413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.54

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