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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.65, 2,139.97 and 604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.65, 2,139.97 and 604.81 is: 907.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.65 : 2,139.97 = 604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.65/2,139.97 = 604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.65x = 2,139.97 × 604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.65x = 1,294,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,275.26/1,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.21

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