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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.57, 2,079.61 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.57, 2,079.61 and 606.42 is: 909.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.57 : 2,079.61 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.57/2,079.61 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.57x = 2,079.61 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.57x = 1,261,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,115.58/1,386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.52

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