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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.76, 2,134.15 and 556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.76, 2,134.15 and 556.47 is: 834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.76 : 2,134.15 = 556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.76/2,134.15 = 556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.76x = 2,134.15 × 556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.76x = 1,187,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,590.45/1,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.71

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