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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.57, 2,100.84 and 426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.57, 2,100.84 and 426.68 is: 640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.57 : 2,100.84 = 426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.57/2,100.84 = 426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.57x = 2,100.84 × 426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.57x = 896,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,375.91/1,400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.01

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