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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.81, 2,138.85 and 501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.81, 2,138.85 and 501.27 is: 751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.81 : 2,138.85 = 501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.81/2,138.85 = 501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.81x = 2,138.85 × 501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.81x = 1,072,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,141.34/1,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.95

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