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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.79, 2,140.36 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.79, 2,140.36 and 549.09 is: 823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.79 : 2,140.36 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.79/2,140.36 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.79x = 2,140.36 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.79x = 1,175,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,250.27/1,426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.70

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