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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.13, 2,131.71 and 555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.13, 2,131.71 and 555.46 is: 833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.13 : 2,131.71 = 555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.13/2,131.71 = 555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.13x = 2,131.71 × 555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.13x = 1,184,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,079.64/1,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.20

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