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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.79, 2,135.63 and 499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.79, 2,135.63 and 499.40 is: 749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.79 : 2,135.63 = 499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.79/2,135.63 = 499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.79x = 2,135.63 × 499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.79x = 1,066,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,533.62/1,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.08

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