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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.40, 2,102.34 and 427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.40, 2,102.34 and 427.52 is: 641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.40 : 2,102.34 = 427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.40/2,102.34 = 427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.40x = 2,102.34 × 427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.40x = 898,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,792.40/1,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.35

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