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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.73, 2,120.73 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.73, 2,120.73 and 439.84 is: 659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.73 : 2,120.73 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.73/2,120.73 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.73x = 2,120.73 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.73x = 932,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,781.88/1,413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.80

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