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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.76, 2,141.62 and 846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.76, 2,141.62 and 846.79 is: 1,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.76 : 2,141.62 = 846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.76/2,141.62 = 846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.76x = 2,141.62 × 846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.76x = 1,813,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,502.40/1,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.17

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