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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.97, 2,137.41 and 602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.97, 2,137.41 and 602.72 is: 904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.97 : 2,137.41 = 602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.97/2,137.41 = 602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.97x = 2,137.41 × 602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.97x = 1,288,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,252.77/1,424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.06

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