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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.83, 2,137.12 and 603.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.83, 2,137.12 and 603.59 is: 904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.83 : 2,137.12 = 603.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.83/2,137.12 = 603.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.83x = 2,137.12 × 603.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.83x = 1,289,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,944.26/1,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.70

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