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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.70, 2,131.68 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.70, 2,131.68 and 555 is: 832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.70 : 2,131.68 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.70/2,131.68 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.70x = 2,131.68 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.70x = 1,183,082.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,082.40/1,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.16

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