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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.43, 2,141.97 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.43, 2,141.97 and 549.81 is: 825.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.43 : 2,141.97 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.43/2,141.97 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.43x = 2,141.97 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.43x = 1,177,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,676.53/1,427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.03

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