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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.22, 2,134.70 and 498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.22, 2,134.70 and 498.70 is: 748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.22 : 2,134.70 = 498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.22/2,134.70 = 498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.22x = 2,134.70 × 498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.22x = 1,064,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,567.06/1,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.00

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