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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.52, 2,130.45 and 641.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.52, 2,130.45 and 641.49 is: 961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.52 : 2,130.45 = 641.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.52/2,130.45 = 641.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.52x = 2,130.45 × 641.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.52x = 1,366,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,662.37/1,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.41

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