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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.03, 2,127.90 and 871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.03, 2,127.90 and 871.55 is: 1,305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.03 : 2,127.90 = 871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.03/2,127.90 = 871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.03x = 2,127.90 × 871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.03x = 1,854,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,560.61/1,421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.08

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