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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.73, 2,132.58 and 434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.73, 2,132.58 and 434.54 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.73 : 2,132.58 = 434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.73/2,132.58 = 434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.73x = 2,132.58 × 434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.73x = 926,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,698.27/1,421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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