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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.10, 2,128.71 and 445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.10, 2,128.71 and 445.21 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.10 : 2,128.71 = 445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.10/2,128.71 = 445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.10x = 2,128.71 × 445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.10x = 947,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,722.98/1,419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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