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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.10, 2,121.45 and 426.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.10, 2,121.45 and 426.95 is: 640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.10 : 2,121.45 = 426.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.10/2,121.45 = 426.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.10x = 2,121.45 × 426.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.10x = 905,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,753.08/1,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.52

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