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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.02, 2,131.35 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.02, 2,131.35 and 447.13 is: 670.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.02 : 2,131.35 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.02/2,131.35 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.02x = 2,131.35 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.02x = 952,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,990.53/1,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.64

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