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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.68, 2,141.70 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.68, 2,141.70 and 503.20 is: 754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.68 : 2,141.70 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.68/2,141.70 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.68x = 2,141.70 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.68x = 1,077,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,703.44/1,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.86

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