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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.80, 2,141.50 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.80, 2,141.50 and 453.88 is: 680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.80 : 2,141.50 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.80/2,141.50 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.80x = 2,141.50 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.80x = 971,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,984.02/1,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.76

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