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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.75, 2,141.80 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.75, 2,141.80 and 503.12 is: 754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.75 : 2,141.80 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.75/2,141.80 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.75x = 2,141.80 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.75x = 1,077,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,572.50/1,427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.73

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