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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.65, 2,131.25 and 446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.65, 2,131.25 and 446.76 is: 670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.65 : 2,131.25 = 446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.65/2,131.25 = 446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.65x = 2,131.25 × 446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.65x = 952,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,155.02/1,420.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.22

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