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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.38, 2,139.36 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.38, 2,139.36 and 386.44 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.38 : 2,139.36 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.38/2,139.36 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.38x = 2,139.36 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.38x = 826,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,734.28/1,426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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