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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.94, 2,132.22 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.94, 2,132.22 and 544.48 is: 816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.94 : 2,132.22 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.94/2,132.22 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.94x = 2,132.22 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.94x = 1,160,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,951.15/1,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.46

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