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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.69, 2,120.63 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.69, 2,120.63 and 439.66 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.69 : 2,120.63 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.69/2,120.63 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.69x = 2,120.63 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.69x = 932,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,356.19/1,413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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