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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.50, 2,102.21 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.50, 2,102.21 and 427.46 is: 641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.50 : 2,102.21 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.50/2,102.21 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.50x = 2,102.21 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.50x = 898,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,610.69/1,401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.18

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