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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.04, 2,134.56 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.04, 2,134.56 and 397.04 is: 595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.04 : 2,134.56 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.04/2,134.56 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.04x = 2,134.56 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.04x = 847,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,505.70/1,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.56

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