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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.10, 2,140.46 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.10, 2,140.46 and 453.30 is: 679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.10 : 2,140.46 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.10/2,140.46 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.10x = 2,140.46 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.10x = 970,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,270.52/1,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.89

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