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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.78, 2,120.68 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.78, 2,120.68 and 439.92 is: 659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.78 : 2,120.68 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.78/2,120.68 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.78x = 2,120.68 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.78x = 932,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,929.55/1,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.88

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