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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.88, 2,141.82 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.88, 2,141.82 and 401.88 is: 602.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.88 : 2,141.82 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.88/2,141.82 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.88x = 2,141.82 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.88x = 860,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,741.90/1,427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.81

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