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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419, 2,129.54 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419, 2,129.54 and 507 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419 : 2,129.54 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419/2,129.54 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419x = 2,129.54 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419x = 1,079,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,676.78/1,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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