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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.60, 2,138.61 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.60, 2,138.61 and 501.12 is: 751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.60 : 2,138.61 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.60/2,138.61 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.60x = 2,138.61 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.60x = 1,071,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,700.24/1,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.75

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