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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.48, 2,142.93 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.48, 2,142.93 and 606.75 is: 910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.48 : 2,142.93 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.48/2,142.93 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.48x = 2,142.93 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.48x = 1,300,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,222.78/1,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.21

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