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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.97, 2,138.96 and 604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.97, 2,138.96 and 604.25 is: 906.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.97 : 2,138.96 = 604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.97/2,138.96 = 604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.97x = 2,138.96 × 604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.97x = 1,292,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,465.42/1,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.38

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