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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.79, 2,132.32 and 447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.79, 2,132.32 and 447.89 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.79 : 2,132.32 = 447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.79/2,132.32 = 447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.79x = 2,132.32 × 447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.79x = 955,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,044.80/1,421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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