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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.24, 2,179.62 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.24, 2,179.62 and 427 is: 640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.24 : 2,179.62 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.24/2,179.62 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.24x = 2,179.62 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.24x = 930,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,697.74/1,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.43

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