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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.52, 2,139.76 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.52, 2,139.76 and 400.52 is: 600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.52 : 2,139.76 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.52/2,139.76 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.52x = 2,139.76 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.52x = 857,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,016.68/1,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.77

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