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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.22, 2,140.89 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.22, 2,140.89 and 453.39 is: 680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.22 : 2,140.89 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.22/2,140.89 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.22x = 2,140.89 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.22x = 970,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,658.12/1,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.10

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