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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.21, 2,131.31 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.21, 2,131.31 and 496.70 is: 744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.21 : 2,131.31 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.21/2,131.31 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.21x = 2,131.31 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.21x = 1,058,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,620.25/1,421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.87

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