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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.78, 2,129.91 and 445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.78, 2,129.91 and 445.62 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.78 : 2,129.91 = 445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.78/2,129.91 = 445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.78x = 2,129.91 × 445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.78x = 949,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,130.49/1,419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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