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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.55, 2,135.60 and 603.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.55, 2,135.60 and 603.42 is: 904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.55 : 2,135.60 = 603.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.55/2,135.60 = 603.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.55x = 2,135.60 × 603.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.55x = 1,288,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,663.75/1,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.61

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