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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.61, 2,130.93 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.61, 2,130.93 and 446.72 is: 670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.61 : 2,130.93 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.61/2,130.93 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.61x = 2,130.93 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.61x = 951,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,918.39/1,420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.08

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