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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.24, 2,142.36 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.24, 2,142.36 and 402.24 is: 603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.24 : 2,142.36 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.24/2,142.36 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.24x = 2,142.36 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.24x = 861,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,742.89/1,428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.36

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