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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.51, 2,132.37 and 496.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.51, 2,132.37 and 496.97 is: 745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.51 : 2,132.37 = 496.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.51/2,132.37 = 496.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.51x = 2,132.37 × 496.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.51x = 1,059,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,713.26/1,421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.48

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