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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.04, 2,134.31 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.04, 2,134.31 and 383.06 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.04 : 2,134.31 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.04/2,134.31 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.04x = 2,134.31 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.04x = 817,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,572.21/1,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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