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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.95, 2,136.54 and 843.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.95, 2,136.54 and 843.27 is: 1,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.95 : 2,136.54 = 843.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.95/2,136.54 = 843.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.95x = 2,136.54 × 843.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.95x = 1,801,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,674.13/1,427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.72

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