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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.85, 2,100.08 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.85, 2,100.08 and 426.03 is: 639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.85 : 2,100.08 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.85/2,100.08 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.85x = 2,100.08 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.85x = 894,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,687.88/1,399.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.13

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