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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.19, 2,129.19 and 431.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.19, 2,129.19 and 431.98 is: 648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.19 : 2,129.19 = 431.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.19/2,129.19 = 431.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.19x = 2,129.19 × 431.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.19x = 919,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,767.50/1,419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.09

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