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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.06, 2,130.08 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.06, 2,130.08 and 446.16 is: 669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.06 : 2,130.08 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.06/2,130.08 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.06x = 2,130.08 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.06x = 950,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,356.49/1,420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.24

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