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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.83, 2,141.34 and 561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.83, 2,141.34 and 561.94 is: 842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.83 : 2,141.34 = 561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.83/2,141.34 = 561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.83x = 2,141.34 × 561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.83x = 1,203,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,297.14/1,427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.75

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