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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.80, 2,139.10 and 604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.80, 2,139.10 and 604.46 is: 906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.80 : 2,139.10 = 604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.80/2,139.10 = 604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.80x = 2,139.10 × 604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.80x = 1,293,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,000.39/1,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.86

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