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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.75, 2,135.54 and 546.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.75, 2,135.54 and 546.67 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.75 : 2,135.54 = 546.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.75/2,135.54 = 546.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.75x = 2,135.54 × 546.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.75x = 1,167,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,422.24/1,423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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