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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.98, 2,139.26 and 604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.98, 2,139.26 and 604.24 is: 906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.98 : 2,139.26 = 604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.98/2,139.26 = 604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.98x = 2,139.26 × 604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.98x = 1,292,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,618.09/1,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.48

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