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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.93, 2,137.70 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.93, 2,137.70 and 603.22 is: 904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.93 : 2,137.70 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.93/2,137.70 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.93x = 2,137.70 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.93x = 1,289,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,503.39/1,424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.96

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