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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.63, 2,141.80 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.63, 2,141.80 and 401.63 is: 602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.63 : 2,141.80 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.63/2,141.80 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.63x = 2,141.80 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.63x = 860,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,199.42/1,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.54

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