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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.25, 2,128.88 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.25, 2,128.88 and 445.38 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.25 : 2,128.88 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.25/2,128.88 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.25x = 2,128.88 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.25x = 948,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,160.57/1,419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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