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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.74, 2,143.28 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.74, 2,143.28 and 606.56 is: 909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.74 : 2,143.28 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.74/2,143.28 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.74x = 2,143.28 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.74x = 1,300,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,026.75/1,428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.91

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