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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.70, 2,120.68 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.70, 2,120.68 and 439.81 is: 659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.70 : 2,120.68 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.70/2,120.68 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.70x = 2,120.68 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.70x = 932,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,703.45/1,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.76

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