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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.42, 2,137.64 and 603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.42, 2,137.64 and 603.46 is: 904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.42 : 2,137.64 = 603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.42/2,137.64 = 603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.42x = 2,137.64 × 603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.42x = 1,289,980.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,980.23/1,425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.98

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