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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.72, 2,141.55 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.72, 2,141.55 and 453.80 is: 680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.72 : 2,141.55 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.72/2,141.55 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.72x = 2,141.55 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.72x = 971,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,840.74/1,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.70

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