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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.87, 2,136.77 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.87, 2,136.77 and 499.44 is: 749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.87 : 2,136.77 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.87/2,136.77 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.87x = 2,136.77 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.87x = 1,067,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,188.41/1,423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.50

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