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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.15, 2,151.08 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.15, 2,151.08 and 394.25 is: 591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.15 : 2,151.08 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.15/2,151.08 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.15x = 2,151.08 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.15x = 848,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,063.29/1,434.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.34

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