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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420, 2,129.20 and 650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420, 2,129.20 and 650.08 is: 974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420 : 2,129.20 = 650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420/2,129.20 = 650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420x = 2,129.20 × 650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420x = 1,384,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,150.34/1,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.75

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