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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.85, 2,141.77 and 453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.85, 2,141.77 and 453.95 is: 680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.85 : 2,141.77 = 453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.85/2,141.77 = 453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.85x = 2,141.77 × 453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.85x = 972,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,254.38/1,427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.92

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