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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.63, 2,129.44 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.63, 2,129.44 and 393.63 is: 590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.63 : 2,129.44 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.63/2,129.44 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.63x = 2,129.44 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.63x = 838,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,211.47/1,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.44

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