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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.95, 2,132.77 and 447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.95, 2,132.77 and 447.52 is: 671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.95 : 2,132.77 = 447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.95/2,132.77 = 447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.95x = 2,132.77 × 447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.95x = 954,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,457.23/1,421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.23

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