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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.23, 2,129.05 and 445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.23, 2,129.05 and 445.41 is: 668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.23 : 2,129.05 = 445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.23/2,129.05 = 445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.23x = 2,129.05 × 445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.23x = 948,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,292.61/1,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.17

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