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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.13, 2,139.05 and 656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.13, 2,139.05 and 656.01 is: 983.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.13 : 2,139.05 = 656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.13/2,139.05 = 656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.13x = 2,139.05 × 656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.13x = 1,403,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,234.91/1,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.26

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