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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.16, 2,128.02 and 649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.16, 2,128.02 and 649 is: 973.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.16 : 2,128.02 = 649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.16/2,128.02 = 649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.16x = 2,128.02 × 649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.16x = 1,381,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,084.98/1,419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.17

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