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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.60, 2,138.13 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.60, 2,138.13 and 603.90 is: 905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.60 : 2,138.13 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.60/2,138.13 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.60x = 2,138.13 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.60x = 1,291,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,216.71/1,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.74

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