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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.58, 2,139.72 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.58, 2,139.72 and 604.62 is: 906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.58 : 2,139.72 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.58/2,139.72 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.58x = 2,139.72 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.58x = 1,293,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,717.51/1,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.23

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