Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.64, 2,130 and 445.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,419.64, 2,130 and 445.84 is: 668.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,419.64 : 2,130 = 445.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,419.64/2,130 = 445.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,419.64x = 2,130 × 445.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,419.64x = 949,639.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 949,639.20/1,419.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668.93
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