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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.49, 2,129.24 and 445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.49, 2,129.24 and 445.67 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.49 : 2,129.24 = 445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.49/2,129.24 = 445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.49x = 2,129.24 × 445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.49x = 948,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,938.39/1,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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