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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.10, 2,141.96 and 454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.10, 2,141.96 and 454.30 is: 681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.10 : 2,141.96 = 454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.10/2,141.96 = 454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.10x = 2,141.96 × 454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.10x = 973,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,092.43/1,428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.39

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