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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.70, 2,141.70 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.70, 2,141.70 and 453.58 is: 680.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.70 : 2,141.70 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.70/2,141.70 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.70x = 2,141.70 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.70x = 971,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,421.58/1,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.41

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