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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.20, 2,132.78 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.20, 2,132.78 and 556.50 is: 833.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.20 : 2,132.78 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.20/2,132.78 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.20x = 2,132.78 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.20x = 1,186,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,889.29/1,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.96

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