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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.82, 2,132.46 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.82, 2,132.46 and 447.66 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.82 : 2,132.46 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.82/2,132.46 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.82x = 2,132.46 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.82x = 954,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,617.04/1,421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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