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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.49, 2,141.23 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.49, 2,141.23 and 453.60 is: 680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.49 : 2,141.23 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.49/2,141.23 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.49x = 2,141.23 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.49x = 971,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,261.93/1,427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.40

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