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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.33, 2,100.92 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.33, 2,100.92 and 426.44 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.33 : 2,100.92 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.33/2,100.92 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.33x = 2,100.92 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.33x = 895,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,903.69/1,400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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