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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.61, 2,133.06 and 641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.61, 2,133.06 and 641.82 is: 963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.61 : 2,133.06 = 641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.61/2,133.06 = 641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.61x = 2,133.06 × 641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.61x = 1,369,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,029.90/1,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.02

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