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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.58, 2,133.87 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.58, 2,133.87 and 396.50 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.58 : 2,133.87 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.58/2,133.87 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.58x = 2,133.87 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.58x = 846,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,079.46/1,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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