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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.79, 2,140 and 561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.79, 2,140 and 561.71 is: 842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.79 : 2,140 = 561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.79/2,140 = 561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.79x = 2,140 × 561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.79x = 1,202,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,059.40/1,426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.49

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