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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.63, 2,120.74 and 439.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.63, 2,120.74 and 439.69 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.63 : 2,120.74 = 439.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.63/2,120.74 = 439.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.63x = 2,120.74 × 439.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.63x = 932,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,468.17/1,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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