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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.06, 2,140.56 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.06, 2,140.56 and 453.15 is: 679.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.06 : 2,140.56 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.06/2,140.56 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.06x = 2,140.56 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.06x = 969,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,994.76/1,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.71

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