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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.86, 2,133.12 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.86, 2,133.12 and 447.95 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.86 : 2,133.12 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.86/2,133.12 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.86x = 2,133.12 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.86x = 955,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,536.44/1,421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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