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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.44, 2,134.86 and 498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.44, 2,134.86 and 498.78 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.44 : 2,134.86 = 498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.44/2,134.86 = 498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.44x = 2,134.86 × 498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.44x = 1,064,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,825.47/1,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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