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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.52, 2,141.92 and 606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.52, 2,141.92 and 606.36 is: 909.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.52 : 2,141.92 = 606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.52/2,141.92 = 606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.52x = 2,141.92 × 606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.52x = 1,298,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,774.61/1,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.81

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