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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.94, 2,138.94 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.94, 2,138.94 and 560.25 is: 840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.94 : 2,138.94 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.94/2,138.94 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.94x = 2,138.94 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.94x = 1,198,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,341.14/1,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.39

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