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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.05, 2,128.04 and 639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.05, 2,128.04 and 639.02 is: 958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.05 : 2,128.04 = 639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.05/2,128.04 = 639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.05x = 2,128.04 × 639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.05x = 1,359,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,867.04/1,419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.29

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