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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.06, 2,131.79 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.06, 2,131.79 and 447.23 is: 670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.06 : 2,131.79 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.06/2,131.79 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.06x = 2,131.79 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.06x = 953,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,400.44/1,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.91

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