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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.23, 2,129.66 and 553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.23, 2,129.66 and 553.34 is: 830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.23 : 2,129.66 = 553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.23/2,129.66 = 553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.23x = 2,129.66 × 553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.23x = 1,178,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,426.06/1,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.33

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