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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.16, 2,132.64 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.16, 2,132.64 and 555.48 is: 833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.16 : 2,132.64 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.16/2,132.64 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.16x = 2,132.64 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.16x = 1,184,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,638.87/1,421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.57

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