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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.22, 2,102.07 and 427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.22, 2,102.07 and 427.30 is: 641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.22 : 2,102.07 = 427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.22/2,102.07 = 427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.22x = 2,102.07 × 427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.22x = 898,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,214.51/1,401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.02

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