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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.73, 2,128.30 and 542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.73, 2,128.30 and 542.06 is: 812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.73 : 2,128.30 = 542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.73/2,128.30 = 542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.73x = 2,128.30 × 542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.73x = 1,153,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,666.30/1,419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.60

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