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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.88, 2,140.31 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.88, 2,140.31 and 400.88 is: 601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.88 : 2,140.31 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.88/2,140.31 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.88x = 2,140.31 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.88x = 857,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,997.77/1,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.31

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