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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.54, 2,140.01 and 604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.54, 2,140.01 and 604.66 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.54 : 2,140.01 = 604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.54/2,140.01 = 604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.54x = 2,140.01 × 604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.54x = 1,293,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,978.45/1,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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