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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419, 2,128.50 and 445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419, 2,128.50 and 445.13 is: 667.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419 : 2,128.50 = 445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419/2,128.50 = 445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419x = 2,128.50 × 445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419x = 947,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,448.56/1,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.69

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