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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.58, 2,130.94 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.58, 2,130.94 and 446.69 is: 670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.58 : 2,130.94 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.58/2,130.94 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.58x = 2,130.94 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.58x = 951,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,869.59/1,420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.06

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