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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.58, 2,129.32 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.58, 2,129.32 and 351.01 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.58 : 2,129.32 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.58/2,129.32 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.58x = 2,129.32 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.58x = 747,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,412.61/1,419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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