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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423, 2,134.58 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423, 2,134.58 and 397.08 is: 595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423 : 2,134.58 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423/2,134.58 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423x = 2,134.58 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423x = 847,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,599.03/1,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.64

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