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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.33, 2,130.61 and 446.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.33, 2,130.61 and 446.71 is: 670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.33 : 2,130.61 = 446.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.33/2,130.61 = 446.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.33x = 2,130.61 × 446.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.33x = 951,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,753.02/1,420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.10

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