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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.79, 2,131.37 and 554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.79, 2,131.37 and 554.99 is: 832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.79 : 2,131.37 = 554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.79/2,131.37 = 554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.79x = 2,131.37 × 554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.79x = 1,182,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,889.04/1,420.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.56

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