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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.96, 2,140.07 and 604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.96, 2,140.07 and 604.81 is: 907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.96 : 2,140.07 = 604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.96/2,140.07 = 604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.96x = 2,140.07 × 604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.96x = 1,294,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,335.74/1,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.06

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