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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.78, 2,131.20 and 554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.78, 2,131.20 and 554.92 is: 832.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.78 : 2,131.20 = 554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.78/2,131.20 = 554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.78x = 2,131.20 × 554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.78x = 1,182,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,645.50/1,420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.39

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