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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.65, 2,141.93 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.65, 2,141.93 and 606.62 is: 910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.65 : 2,141.93 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.65/2,141.93 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.65x = 2,141.93 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.65x = 1,299,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,344.45/1,427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.13

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