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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.84, 2,102.64 and 427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.84, 2,102.64 and 427.98 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.84 : 2,102.64 = 427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.84/2,102.64 = 427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.84x = 2,102.64 × 427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.84x = 899,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,887.87/1,401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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