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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.53, 2,130.89 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.53, 2,130.89 and 446.70 is: 670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.53 : 2,130.89 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.53/2,130.89 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.53x = 2,130.89 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.53x = 951,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,868.56/1,420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.08

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