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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.06, 2,179.50 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.06, 2,179.50 and 427.06 is: 640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.06 : 2,179.50 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.06/2,179.50 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.06x = 2,179.50 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.06x = 930,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,777.27/1,453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.56

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