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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.08, 2,142.74 and 606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.08, 2,142.74 and 606.54 is: 910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.08 : 2,142.74 = 606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.08/2,142.74 = 606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.08x = 2,142.74 × 606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.08x = 1,299,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,657.52/1,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.07

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