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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.92, 2,141.88 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.92, 2,141.88 and 401.92 is: 602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.92 : 2,141.88 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.92/2,141.88 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.92x = 2,141.88 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.92x = 860,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,864.41/1,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.88

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