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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.41, 2,139.35 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.41, 2,139.35 and 548.91 is: 823.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.41 : 2,139.35 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.41/2,139.35 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.41x = 2,139.35 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.41x = 1,174,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,307.86/1,426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.26

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