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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.32, 2,131.24 and 555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.32, 2,131.24 and 555.16 is: 832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.32 : 2,131.24 = 555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.32/2,131.24 = 555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.32x = 2,131.24 × 555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.32x = 1,183,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,179.20/1,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.45

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