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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426, 2,139 and 514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426, 2,139 and 514 is: 771

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426 : 2,139 = 514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426/2,139 = 514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426x = 2,139 × 514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426x = 1,099,446
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,446/1,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771

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