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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.76, 2,140.20 and 561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.76, 2,140.20 and 561.60 is: 841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.76 : 2,140.20 = 561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.76/2,140.20 = 561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.76x = 2,140.20 × 561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.76x = 1,201,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,936.32/1,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.83

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