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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.80, 2,135.70 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.80, 2,135.70 and 383.96 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.80 : 2,135.70 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.80/2,135.70 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.80x = 2,135.70 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.80x = 820,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,028.71/1,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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