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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.83, 2,129.42 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.83, 2,129.42 and 445.70 is: 668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.83 : 2,129.42 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.83/2,129.42 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.83x = 2,129.42 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.83x = 949,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,069.62/1,419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.44

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