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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.76, 2,131.61 and 496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.76, 2,131.61 and 496.55 is: 744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.76 : 2,131.61 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.76/2,131.61 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.76x = 2,131.61 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.76x = 1,058,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,450.95/1,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.99

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