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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.10, 2,134.67 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.10, 2,134.67 and 435.94 is: 653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.10 : 2,134.67 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.10/2,134.67 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.10x = 2,134.67 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.10x = 930,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,588.04/1,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.92

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