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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.98, 2,136.73 and 558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.98, 2,136.73 and 558.30 is: 837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.98 : 2,136.73 = 558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.98/2,136.73 = 558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.98x = 2,136.73 × 558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.98x = 1,192,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,936.36/1,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.75

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