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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.05, 2,156.43 and 604.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.05, 2,156.43 and 604.05 is: 906.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.05 : 2,156.43 = 604.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.05/2,156.43 = 604.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.05x = 2,156.43 × 604.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.05x = 1,302,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,591.54/1,437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.43

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