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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.65, 2,129.48 and 432.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.65, 2,129.48 and 432.47 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.65 : 2,129.48 = 432.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.65/2,129.48 = 432.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.65x = 2,129.48 × 432.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.65x = 920,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,947.29/1,419.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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