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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.99, 2,137.24 and 398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.99, 2,137.24 and 398.75 is: 598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.99 : 2,137.24 = 398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.99/2,137.24 = 398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.99x = 2,137.24 × 398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.99x = 852,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,224.45/1,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.06

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