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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.42, 2,138.40 and 560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.42, 2,138.40 and 560.56 is: 840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.42 : 2,138.40 = 560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.42/2,138.40 = 560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.42x = 2,138.40 × 560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.42x = 1,198,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,701.50/1,426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.36

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