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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.52, 2,119.74 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.52, 2,119.74 and 439.30 is: 658.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.52 : 2,119.74 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.52/2,119.74 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.52x = 2,119.74 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.52x = 931,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,201.78/1,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.78

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