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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.02, 2,134.02 and 730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.02, 2,134.02 and 730.44 is: 1,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.02 : 2,134.02 = 730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.02/2,134.02 = 730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.02x = 2,134.02 × 730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.02x = 1,558,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,773.57/1,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.40

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