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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.66, 2,140.95 and 561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.66, 2,140.95 and 561.50 is: 842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.66 : 2,140.95 = 561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.66/2,140.95 = 561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.66x = 2,140.95 × 561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.66x = 1,202,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,143.43/1,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.04

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