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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.70, 2,131.34 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.70, 2,131.34 and 555 is: 832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.70 : 2,131.34 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.70/2,131.34 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.70x = 2,131.34 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.70x = 1,182,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,890.93/1,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.61

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