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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.62, 2,142.95 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.62, 2,142.95 and 388.62 is: 582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.62 : 2,142.95 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.62/2,142.95 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.62x = 2,142.95 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.62x = 832,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,791.29/1,428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.94

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