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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.96, 2,137.41 and 602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.96, 2,137.41 and 602.70 is: 904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.96 : 2,137.41 = 602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.96/2,137.41 = 602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.96x = 2,137.41 × 602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.96x = 1,288,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,217.01/1,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.04

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