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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.95, 2,140.64 and 647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.95, 2,140.64 and 647.22 is: 970.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.95 : 2,140.64 = 647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.95/2,140.64 = 647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.95x = 2,140.64 × 647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.95x = 1,385,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,461.78/1,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.93

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