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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.97, 2,131.61 and 727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.97, 2,131.61 and 727.67 is: 1,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.97 : 2,131.61 = 727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.97/2,131.61 = 727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.97x = 2,131.61 × 727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.97x = 1,551,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,094.35/1,420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.58

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