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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.71, 2,141.10 and 503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.71, 2,141.10 and 503.11 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.71 : 2,141.10 = 503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.71/2,141.10 = 503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.71x = 2,141.10 × 503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.71x = 1,077,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,208.82/1,427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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