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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.32, 2,138.79 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.32, 2,138.79 and 501.09 is: 751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.32 : 2,138.79 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.32/2,138.79 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.32x = 2,138.79 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.32x = 1,071,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,726.28/1,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.92

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