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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.32, 2,130.78 and 554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.32, 2,130.78 and 554.70 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.32 : 2,130.78 = 554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.32/2,130.78 = 554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.32x = 2,130.78 × 554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.32x = 1,181,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,943.67/1,420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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