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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.92, 2,130.12 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.92, 2,130.12 and 555.04 is: 832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.92 : 2,130.12 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.92/2,130.12 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.92x = 2,130.12 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.92x = 1,182,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,301.80/1,420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.07

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