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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.22, 2,141.64 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.22, 2,141.64 and 606.29 is: 909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.22 : 2,141.64 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.22/2,141.64 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.22x = 2,141.64 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.22x = 1,298,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,444.21/1,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.77

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