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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.46, 2,129.38 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.46, 2,129.38 and 379.49 is: 569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.46 : 2,129.38 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.46/2,129.38 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.46x = 2,129.38 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.46x = 808,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,066.82/1,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.28

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