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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.93, 2,140.62 and 605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.93, 2,140.62 and 605.21 is: 907.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.93 : 2,140.62 = 605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.93/2,140.62 = 605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.93x = 2,140.62 × 605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.93x = 1,295,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,524.63/1,426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.91

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