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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.09, 2,135.12 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.09, 2,135.12 and 556.93 is: 835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.09 : 2,135.12 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.09/2,135.12 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.09x = 2,135.12 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.09x = 1,189,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,112.38/1,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.58

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