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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.64, 2,135.36 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.64, 2,135.36 and 383.60 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.64 : 2,135.36 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.64/2,135.36 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.64x = 2,135.36 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.64x = 819,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,130.39/1,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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