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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.34, 2,135.50 and 557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.34, 2,135.50 and 557.18 is: 835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.34 : 2,135.50 = 557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.34/2,135.50 = 557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.34x = 2,135.50 × 557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.34x = 1,189,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,857.89/1,423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.96

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