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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.06, 2,138.70 and 604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.06, 2,138.70 and 604.30 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.06 : 2,138.70 = 604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.06/2,138.70 = 604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.06x = 2,138.70 × 604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.06x = 1,292,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,416.41/1,426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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