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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.55, 2,132.71 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.55, 2,132.71 and 434.32 is: 651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.55 : 2,132.71 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.55/2,132.71 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.55x = 2,132.71 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.55x = 926,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,288.03/1,421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.60

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