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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.72, 2,129.34 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.72, 2,129.34 and 445.56 is: 668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.72 : 2,129.34 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.72/2,129.34 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.72x = 2,129.34 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.72x = 948,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,748.73/1,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.26

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