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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.68, 2,120.50 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.68, 2,120.50 and 439.64 is: 659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.68 : 2,120.50 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.68/2,120.50 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.68x = 2,120.50 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.68x = 932,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,256.62/1,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.45

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