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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.05, 2,131.68 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.05, 2,131.68 and 447.13 is: 670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.05 : 2,131.68 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.05/2,131.68 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.05x = 2,131.68 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.05x = 953,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,125.18/1,421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.72

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