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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.07, 2,138.68 and 604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.07, 2,138.68 and 604.33 is: 906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.07 : 2,138.68 = 604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.07/2,138.68 = 604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.07x = 2,138.68 × 604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.07x = 1,292,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,468.48/1,426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.31

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