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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.57, 2,135.10 and 602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.57, 2,135.10 and 602.43 is: 903.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.57 : 2,135.10 = 602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.57/2,135.10 = 602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.57x = 2,135.10 × 602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.57x = 1,286,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,248.29/1,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.54

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