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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.76, 2,132.25 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.76, 2,132.25 and 447.84 is: 671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.76 : 2,132.25 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.76/2,132.25 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.76x = 2,132.25 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.76x = 954,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,906.84/1,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.64

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