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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.34, 2,129.38 and 445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.34, 2,129.38 and 445.45 is: 668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.34 : 2,129.38 = 445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.34/2,129.38 = 445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.34x = 2,129.38 × 445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.34x = 948,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,530.09/1,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.29

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