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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.52, 2,133.48 and 642.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.52, 2,133.48 and 642.68 is: 963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.52 : 2,133.48 = 642.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.52/2,133.48 = 642.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.52x = 2,133.48 × 642.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.52x = 1,371,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,144.93/1,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.21

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