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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.27, 2,129.13 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.27, 2,129.13 and 445.14 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.27 : 2,129.13 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.27/2,129.13 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.27x = 2,129.13 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.27x = 947,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,760.93/1,419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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