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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.53, 2,142.90 and 606.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.53, 2,142.90 and 606.71 is: 910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.53 : 2,142.90 = 606.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.53/2,142.90 = 606.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.53x = 2,142.90 × 606.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.53x = 1,300,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,118.86/1,428.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.11

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