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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.44, 2,139.94 and 604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.44, 2,139.94 and 604.70 is: 907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.44 : 2,139.94 = 604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.44/2,139.94 = 604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.44x = 2,139.94 × 604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.44x = 1,294,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,021.72/1,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.17

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