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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.50, 2,136.93 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.50, 2,136.93 and 398.50 is: 597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.50 : 2,136.93 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.50/2,136.93 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.50x = 2,136.93 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.50x = 851,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,566.61/1,424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.80

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