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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.50, 2,138.25 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.50, 2,138.25 and 399.50 is: 599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.50 : 2,138.25 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.50/2,138.25 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.50x = 2,138.25 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.50x = 854,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,230.88/1,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.25

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