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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.86, 2,142.10 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.86, 2,142.10 and 454.02 is: 681.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.86 : 2,142.10 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.86/2,142.10 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.86x = 2,142.10 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.86x = 972,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,556.24/1,427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.13

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