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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.74, 2,138.50 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.74, 2,138.50 and 385.80 is: 578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.74 : 2,138.50 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.74/2,138.50 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.74x = 2,138.50 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.74x = 825,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,033.30/1,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.67

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