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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.09, 2,133.36 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.09, 2,133.36 and 447.96 is: 672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.09 : 2,133.36 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.09/2,133.36 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.09x = 2,133.36 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.09x = 955,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,663.21/1,422.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.01

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