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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.76, 2,132.90 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.76, 2,132.90 and 447.64 is: 671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.76 : 2,132.90 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.76/2,132.90 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.76x = 2,132.90 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.76x = 954,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,771.36/1,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.54

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