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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.92, 2,102.79 and 427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.92, 2,102.79 and 427.94 is: 641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.92 : 2,102.79 = 427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.92/2,102.79 = 427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.92x = 2,102.79 × 427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.92x = 899,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,867.95/1,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.88

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