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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.70, 2,168.90 and 419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.70, 2,168.90 and 419.70 is: 629.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.70 : 2,168.90 = 419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.70/2,168.90 = 419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.70x = 2,168.90 × 419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.70x = 910,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,287.33/1,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.65

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