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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.08, 2,139.12 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.08, 2,139.12 and 400.16 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.08 : 2,139.12 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.08/2,139.12 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.08x = 2,139.12 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.08x = 855,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,990.26/1,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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