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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.00, 2,137.73 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.00, 2,137.73 and 603.28 is: 905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.00 : 2,137.73 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.00/2,137.73 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.00x = 2,137.73 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.00x = 1,289,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,649.41/1,425.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.01

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