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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.92, 2,139.50 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.92, 2,139.50 and 502.14 is: 753.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.92 : 2,139.50 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.92/2,139.50 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.92x = 2,139.50 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.92x = 1,074,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,329.79/1,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.43

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