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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.04, 2,131.41 and 447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.04, 2,131.41 and 447.15 is: 670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.04 : 2,131.41 = 447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.04/2,131.41 = 447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.04x = 2,131.41 × 447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.04x = 953,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,059.98/1,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.68

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