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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.95, 2,137.61 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.95, 2,137.61 and 500.44 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.95 : 2,137.61 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.95/2,137.61 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.95x = 2,137.61 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.95x = 1,069,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,745.55/1,424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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