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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.54, 2,120.18 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.54, 2,120.18 and 439.63 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.54 : 2,120.18 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.54/2,120.18 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.54x = 2,120.18 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.54x = 932,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,087.23/1,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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