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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.07, 2,134.58 and 498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.07, 2,134.58 and 498.62 is: 747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.07 : 2,134.58 = 498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.07/2,134.58 = 498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.07x = 2,134.58 × 498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.07x = 1,064,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,331.11/1,423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.91

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