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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.82, 2,129.59 and 445.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.82, 2,129.59 and 445.39 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.82 : 2,129.59 = 445.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.82/2,129.59 = 445.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.82x = 2,129.59 × 445.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.82x = 948,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,498.09/1,419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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