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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.09, 2,137.69 and 604.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.09, 2,137.69 and 604.57 is: 906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.09 : 2,137.69 = 604.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.09/2,137.69 = 604.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.09x = 2,137.69 × 604.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.09x = 1,292,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,383.24/1,426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.24

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