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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.54, 2,141.76 and 606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.54, 2,141.76 and 606.50 is: 909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.54 : 2,141.76 = 606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.54/2,141.76 = 606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.54x = 2,141.76 × 606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.54x = 1,298,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,977.04/1,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.94

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