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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.35, 2,129.16 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.35, 2,129.16 and 445.60 is: 668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.35 : 2,129.16 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.35/2,129.16 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.35x = 2,129.16 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.35x = 948,743.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,743.05/1,419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.43

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