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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.79, 2,135.90 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.79, 2,135.90 and 602.28 is: 903.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.79 : 2,135.90 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.79/2,135.90 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.79x = 2,135.90 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.79x = 1,286,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,411.36/1,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.51

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