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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.72, 2,131.04 and 651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.72, 2,131.04 and 651.20 is: 976.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.72 : 2,131.04 = 651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.72/2,131.04 = 651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.72x = 2,131.04 × 651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.72x = 1,387,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,733.25/1,420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.78

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