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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.95, 2,122.25 and 427.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.95, 2,122.25 and 427.79 is: 641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.95 : 2,122.25 = 427.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.95/2,122.25 = 427.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.95x = 2,122.25 × 427.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.95x = 907,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,864.58/1,414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.62

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