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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.18, 2,131.99 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.18, 2,131.99 and 447.19 is: 670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.18 : 2,131.99 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.18/2,131.99 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.18x = 2,131.99 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.18x = 953,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,404.61/1,421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.85

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