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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.02, 2,137.52 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.02, 2,137.52 and 399.02 is: 598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.02 : 2,137.52 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.02/2,137.52 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.02x = 2,137.52 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.02x = 852,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,913.23/1,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.53

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