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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.81, 2,135.82 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.81, 2,135.82 and 383.82 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.81 : 2,135.82 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.81/2,135.82 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.81x = 2,135.82 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.81x = 819,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,779.74/1,423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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