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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.76, 2,100.96 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.76, 2,100.96 and 426.60 is: 639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.76 : 2,100.96 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.76/2,100.96 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.76x = 2,100.96 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.76x = 896,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,269.54/1,400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.85

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