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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.66, 2,129.49 and 446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.66, 2,129.49 and 446.45 is: 669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.66 : 2,129.49 = 446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.66/2,129.49 = 446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.66x = 2,129.49 × 446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.66x = 950,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,700.16/1,419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.67

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