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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.59, 2,135.23 and 383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.59, 2,135.23 and 383.69 is: 575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.59 : 2,135.23 = 383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.59/2,135.23 = 383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.59x = 2,135.23 × 383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.59x = 819,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,270.78/1,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.50

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