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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.36, 2,129.40 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.36, 2,129.40 and 445.48 is: 668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.36 : 2,129.40 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.36/2,129.40 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.36x = 2,129.40 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.36x = 948,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,605.11/1,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.33

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