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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.19, 2,138.14 and 399.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.19, 2,138.14 and 399.19 is: 598.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.19 : 2,138.14 = 399.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.19/2,138.14 = 399.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.19x = 2,138.14 × 399.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.19x = 853,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,524.11/1,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.88

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