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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.18, 2,132.07 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.18, 2,132.07 and 447.36 is: 671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.18 : 2,132.07 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.18/2,132.07 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.18x = 2,132.07 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.18x = 953,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,802.84/1,421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.13

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