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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.35, 2,133.37 and 382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.35, 2,133.37 and 382.45 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.35 : 2,133.37 = 382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.35/2,133.37 = 382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.35x = 2,133.37 × 382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.35x = 815,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,907.36/1,422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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