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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.81, 2,141.60 and 562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.81, 2,141.60 and 562.13 is: 843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.81 : 2,141.60 = 562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.81/2,141.60 = 562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.81x = 2,141.60 × 562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.81x = 1,203,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,844.09/1,427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.14

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