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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.76, 1,972.08 and 1,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.76, 1,972.08 and 1,231.20 is: 1,700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.76 : 1,972.08 = 1,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.76/1,972.08 = 1,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.76x = 1,972.08 × 1,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.76x = 2,428,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,024.90/1,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.58

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