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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.90, 2,139.98 and 604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.90, 2,139.98 and 604.75 is: 906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.90 : 2,139.98 = 604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.90/2,139.98 = 604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.90x = 2,139.98 × 604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.90x = 1,294,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,144.53/1,426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.96

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