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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.37, 2,138.10 and 603.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.37, 2,138.10 and 603.67 is: 905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.37 : 2,138.10 = 603.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.37/2,138.10 = 603.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.37x = 2,138.10 × 603.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.37x = 1,290,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,706.83/1,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.52

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