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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.36, 2,128.08 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.36, 2,128.08 and 553.44 is: 829.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.36 : 2,128.08 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.36/2,128.08 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.36x = 2,128.08 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.36x = 1,177,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,764.60/1,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.79

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