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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.96, 2,133.23 and 544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.96, 2,133.23 and 544.97 is: 816.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.96 : 2,133.23 = 544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.96/2,133.23 = 544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.96x = 2,133.23 × 544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.96x = 1,162,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,532.96/1,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.98

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