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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.55, 2,129.34 and 445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.55, 2,129.34 and 445.66 is: 668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.55 : 2,129.34 = 445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.55/2,129.34 = 445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.55x = 2,129.34 × 445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.55x = 948,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,961.66/1,419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.49

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