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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.36, 2,140.20 and 686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.36, 2,140.20 and 686.64 is: 1,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.36 : 2,140.20 = 686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.36/2,140.20 = 686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.36x = 2,140.20 × 686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.36x = 1,469,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,546.93/1,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.56

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