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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.69, 2,136.96 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.69, 2,136.96 and 356.10 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.69 : 2,136.96 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.69/2,136.96 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.69x = 2,136.96 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.69x = 760,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,971.46/1,424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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