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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421, 2,131.58 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421, 2,131.58 and 395.08 is: 592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421 : 2,131.58 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421/2,131.58 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421x = 2,131.58 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421x = 842,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,144.63/1,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.64

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