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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.67, 2,128.28 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.67, 2,128.28 and 495.09 is: 742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.67 : 2,128.28 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.67/2,128.28 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.67x = 2,128.28 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.67x = 1,053,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,698.28/1,419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.21

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