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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.71, 2,141.99 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.71, 2,141.99 and 453.79 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.71 : 2,141.99 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.71/2,141.99 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.71x = 2,141.99 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.71x = 972,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,013.64/1,427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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