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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.06, 2,128.60 and 379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.06, 2,128.60 and 379.07 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.06 : 2,128.60 = 379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.06/2,128.60 = 379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.06x = 2,128.60 × 379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.06x = 806,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,886.22/1,419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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