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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.72, 2,101.32 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.72, 2,101.32 and 426.80 is: 640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.72 : 2,101.32 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.72/2,101.32 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.72x = 2,101.32 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.72x = 896,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,843.38/1,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.27

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