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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.91, 2,142.17 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.91, 2,142.17 and 453.99 is: 681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.91 : 2,142.17 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.91/2,142.17 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.91x = 2,142.17 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.91x = 972,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,521.49/1,427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.08

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