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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.13, 2,141.10 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.13, 2,141.10 and 453.24 is: 679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.13 : 2,141.10 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.13/2,141.10 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.13x = 2,141.10 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.13x = 970,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,432.16/1,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.99

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