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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.67, 2,102.42 and 427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.67, 2,102.42 and 427.69 is: 641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.67 : 2,102.42 = 427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.67/2,102.42 = 427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.67x = 2,102.42 × 427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.67x = 899,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,181.87/1,401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.51

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