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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.93, 2,132.59 and 544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.93, 2,132.59 and 544.13 is: 816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.93 : 2,132.59 = 544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.93/2,132.59 = 544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.93x = 2,132.59 × 544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.93x = 1,160,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,415.19/1,421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.09

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