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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.25, 2,133.39 and 396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.25, 2,133.39 and 396.25 is: 594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.25 : 2,133.39 = 396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.25/2,133.39 = 396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.25x = 2,133.39 × 396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.25x = 845,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,355.79/1,422.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.38

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