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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.25, 2,140.89 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.25, 2,140.89 and 401.25 is: 601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.25 : 2,140.89 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.25/2,140.89 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.25x = 2,140.89 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.25x = 859,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,032.11/1,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.88

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