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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.32, 2,130.48 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.32, 2,130.48 and 446.88 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.32 : 2,130.48 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.32/2,130.48 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.32x = 2,130.48 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.32x = 952,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,068.90/1,420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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