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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.75, 2,140.17 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.75, 2,140.17 and 400.75 is: 601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.75 : 2,140.17 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.75/2,140.17 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.75x = 2,140.17 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.75x = 857,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,673.13/1,426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.14

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