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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.66, 2,129.48 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.66, 2,129.48 and 393.66 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.66 : 2,129.48 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.66/2,129.48 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.66x = 2,129.48 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.66x = 838,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,292.08/1,419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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