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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.09, 2,137.88 and 603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.09, 2,137.88 and 603.38 is: 905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.09 : 2,137.88 = 603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.09/2,137.88 = 603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.09x = 2,137.88 × 603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.09x = 1,289,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,940.33/1,425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.16

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