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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.99, 2,143.32 and 606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.99, 2,143.32 and 606.65 is: 909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.99 : 2,143.32 = 606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.99/2,143.32 = 606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.99x = 2,143.32 × 606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.99x = 1,300,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,234.36/1,428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.90

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