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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.75, 2,134.25 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.75, 2,134.25 and 396.75 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.75 : 2,134.25 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.75/2,134.25 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.75x = 2,134.25 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.75x = 846,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,761.70/1,422.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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