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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.44, 2,134.56 and 765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.44, 2,134.56 and 765.12 is: 1,147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.44 : 2,134.56 = 765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.44/2,134.56 = 765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.44x = 2,134.56 × 765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.44x = 1,633,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,194.55/1,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.36

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