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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.08, 2,131.70 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.08, 2,131.70 and 555.32 is: 833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.08 : 2,131.70 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.08/2,131.70 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.08x = 2,131.70 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.08x = 1,183,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,775.64/1,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.01

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