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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.32, 2,140.98 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.32, 2,140.98 and 401.32 is: 601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.32 : 2,140.98 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.32/2,140.98 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.32x = 2,140.98 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.32x = 859,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,218.09/1,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.98

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