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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422, 2,134.04 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422, 2,134.04 and 510 is: 765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422 : 2,134.04 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422/2,134.04 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422x = 2,134.04 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422x = 1,088,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,360.40/1,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.37

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