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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.91, 2,132.57 and 434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.91, 2,132.57 and 434.56 is: 651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.91 : 2,132.57 = 434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.91/2,132.57 = 434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.91x = 2,132.57 × 434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.91x = 926,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,725.37/1,421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.75

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