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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.56, 2,102.06 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.56, 2,102.06 and 427.46 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.56 : 2,102.06 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.56/2,102.06 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.56x = 2,102.06 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.56x = 898,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,546.57/1,401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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