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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.84, 2,129.76 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.84, 2,129.76 and 650.16 is: 975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.84 : 2,129.76 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.84/2,129.76 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.84x = 2,129.76 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.84x = 1,384,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,684.76/1,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.24

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