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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.71, 2,102.57 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.71, 2,102.57 and 427.82 is: 641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.71 : 2,102.57 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.71/2,102.57 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.71x = 2,102.57 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.71x = 899,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,508.85/1,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.72

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