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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445, 2,167.56 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445, 2,167.56 and 419 is: 628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445 : 2,167.56 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445/2,167.56 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445x = 2,167.56 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445x = 908,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,207.64/1,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.52

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