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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.54, 2,138.33 and 603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.54, 2,138.33 and 603.30 is: 904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.54 : 2,138.33 = 603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.54/2,138.33 = 603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.54x = 2,138.33 × 603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.54x = 1,290,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,054.49/1,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.96

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