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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.39, 2,135.09 and 557.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.39, 2,135.09 and 557.09 is: 835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.39 : 2,135.09 = 557.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.39/2,135.09 = 557.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.39x = 2,135.09 × 557.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.39x = 1,189,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,437.29/1,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.64

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