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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.52, 2,101.10 and 426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.52, 2,101.10 and 426.64 is: 640.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.52 : 2,101.10 = 426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.52/2,101.10 = 426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.52x = 2,101.10 × 426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.52x = 896,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,413.30/1,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.06

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