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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.67, 2,101.11 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.67, 2,101.11 and 426.78 is: 640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.67 : 2,101.11 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.67/2,101.11 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.67x = 2,101.11 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.67x = 896,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,711.73/1,400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.20

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