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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.73, 2,130.96 and 446.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.73, 2,130.96 and 446.75 is: 670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.73 : 2,130.96 = 446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.73/2,130.96 = 446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.73x = 2,130.96 × 446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.73x = 952,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,006.38/1,420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.08

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