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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.72, 2,143.46 and 607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.72, 2,143.46 and 607.04 is: 910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.72 : 2,143.46 = 607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.72/2,143.46 = 607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.72x = 2,143.46 × 607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.72x = 1,301,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,165.96/1,428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.72

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