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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.85, 2,143.50 and 607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.85, 2,143.50 and 607.13 is: 910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.85 : 2,143.50 = 607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.85/2,143.50 = 607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.85x = 2,143.50 × 607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.85x = 1,301,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,372.44/1,428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.78

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