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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.54, 2,130.23 and 629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.54, 2,130.23 and 629.94 is: 943.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.54 : 2,130.23 = 629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.54/2,130.23 = 629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.54x = 2,130.23 × 629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.54x = 1,341,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,917.09/1,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.99

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