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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.71, 2,141.44 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.71, 2,141.44 and 606.47 is: 909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.71 : 2,141.44 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.71/2,141.44 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.71x = 2,141.44 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.71x = 1,298,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,705.38/1,428.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.01

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