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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.88, 2,135.47 and 730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.88, 2,135.47 and 730.19 is: 1,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.88 : 2,135.47 = 730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.88/2,135.47 = 730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.88x = 2,135.47 × 730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.88x = 1,559,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,288.16/1,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.10

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