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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.92, 2,133.12 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.92, 2,133.12 and 447.94 is: 671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.92 : 2,133.12 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.92/2,133.12 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.92x = 2,133.12 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.92x = 955,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,509.77/1,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.99

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