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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.67, 2,132.91 and 556.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.67, 2,132.91 and 556.59 is: 835.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.67 : 2,132.91 = 556.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.67/2,132.91 = 556.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.67x = 2,132.91 × 556.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.67x = 1,187,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,156.38/1,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.04

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