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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.46, 2,134.59 and 556.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.46, 2,134.59 and 556.75 is: 835.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.46 : 2,134.59 = 556.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.46/2,134.59 = 556.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.46x = 2,134.59 × 556.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.46x = 1,188,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,432.98/1,422.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.48

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