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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.63, 2,143.40 and 607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.63, 2,143.40 and 607.59 is: 911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.63 : 2,143.40 = 607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.63/2,143.40 = 607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.63x = 2,143.40 × 607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.63x = 1,302,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,308.41/1,428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.58

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