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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.70, 2,137.26 and 559.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.70, 2,137.26 and 559.78 is: 839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.70 : 2,137.26 = 559.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.70/2,137.26 = 559.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.70x = 2,137.26 × 559.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.70x = 1,196,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,395.40/1,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.16

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