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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.76, 2,102.46 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.76, 2,102.46 and 427.60 is: 641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.76 : 2,102.46 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.76/2,102.46 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.76x = 2,102.46 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.76x = 899,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,011.90/1,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.35

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