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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.87, 2,140.92 and 503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.87, 2,140.92 and 503.09 is: 754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.87 : 2,140.92 = 503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.87/2,140.92 = 503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.87x = 2,140.92 × 503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.87x = 1,077,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,064.74/1,426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.85

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