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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.84, 2,132.73 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.84, 2,132.73 and 556.13 is: 834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.84 : 2,132.73 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.84/2,132.73 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.84x = 2,132.73 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.84x = 1,186,064.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,064.47/1,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.18

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