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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.76, 2,129.52 and 650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.76, 2,129.52 and 650.26 is: 975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.76 : 2,129.52 = 650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.76/2,129.52 = 650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.76x = 2,129.52 × 650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.76x = 1,384,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,741.68/1,419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.34

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