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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.69, 2,120.93 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.69, 2,120.93 and 426.47 is: 639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.69 : 2,120.93 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.69/2,120.93 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.69x = 2,120.93 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.69x = 904,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,504.28/1,413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.82

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