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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.75, 2,130.84 and 554.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.75, 2,130.84 and 554.67 is: 832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.75 : 2,130.84 = 554.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.75/2,130.84 = 554.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.75x = 2,130.84 × 554.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.75x = 1,181,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,913.02/1,419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.48

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