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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.28, 2,129.12 and 638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.28, 2,129.12 and 638.96 is: 958.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.28 : 2,129.12 = 638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.28/2,129.12 = 638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.28x = 2,129.12 × 638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.28x = 1,360,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,422.52/1,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.53

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