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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.67, 2,132.79 and 556.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.67, 2,132.79 and 556.78 is: 834.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.67 : 2,132.79 = 556.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.67/2,132.79 = 556.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.67x = 2,132.79 × 556.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.67x = 1,187,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,494.82/1,422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.69

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