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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.66, 2,141.39 and 605.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.66, 2,141.39 and 605.78 is: 908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.66 : 2,141.39 = 605.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.66/2,141.39 = 605.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.66x = 2,141.39 × 605.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.66x = 1,297,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,202.04/1,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.62

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