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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.68, 2,141.84 and 562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.68, 2,141.84 and 562.08 is: 843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.68 : 2,141.84 = 562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.68/2,141.84 = 562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.68x = 2,141.84 × 562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.68x = 1,203,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,885.43/1,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.25

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