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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422, 2,132.75 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422, 2,132.75 and 382.07 is: 573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422 : 2,132.75 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422/2,132.75 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422x = 2,132.75 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422x = 814,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,866.08/1,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.04

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