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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.68, 2,140.20 and 561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.68, 2,140.20 and 561.80 is: 842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.68 : 2,140.20 = 561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.68/2,140.20 = 561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.68x = 2,140.20 × 561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.68x = 1,202,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,364.36/1,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.18

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