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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.37, 2,102.37 and 427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.37, 2,102.37 and 427.40 is: 641.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.37 : 2,102.37 = 427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.37/2,102.37 = 427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.37x = 2,102.37 × 427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.37x = 898,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,540.29/1,401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.19

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