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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.68, 2,140.31 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.68, 2,140.31 and 604.53 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.68 : 2,140.31 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.68/2,140.31 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.68x = 2,140.31 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.68x = 1,293,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,883.12/1,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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