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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.87, 2,131.97 and 555.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.87, 2,131.97 and 555.57 is: 833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.87 : 2,131.97 = 555.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.87/2,131.97 = 555.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.87x = 2,131.97 × 555.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.87x = 1,184,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,455.80/1,421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.03

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