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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.67, 2,138.60 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.67, 2,138.60 and 603.11 is: 904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.67 : 2,138.60 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.67/2,138.60 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.67x = 2,138.60 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.67x = 1,289,817.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,817.90/1,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.71

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