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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.97, 1,971.77 and 1,055.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.97, 1,971.77 and 1,055.37 is: 1,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.97 : 1,971.77 = 1,055.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.97/1,971.77 = 1,055.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.97x = 1,971.77 × 1,055.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.97x = 2,080,941.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,941.63/1,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.27

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