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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.99, 2,132.97 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.99, 2,132.97 and 381.96 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.99 : 2,132.97 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.99/2,132.97 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.99x = 2,132.97 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.99x = 814,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,709.22/1,421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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