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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.21, 2,141.39 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.21, 2,141.39 and 606.26 is: 908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.21 : 2,141.39 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.21/2,141.39 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.21x = 2,141.39 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.21x = 1,298,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,225.36/1,428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.99

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