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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.65, 2,129.58 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.65, 2,129.58 and 445.75 is: 668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.65 : 2,129.58 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.65/2,129.58 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.65x = 2,129.58 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.65x = 949,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,260.29/1,419.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.66

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