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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.51, 2,142.96 and 454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.51, 2,142.96 and 454.29 is: 681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.51 : 2,142.96 = 454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.51/2,142.96 = 454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.51x = 2,142.96 × 454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.51x = 973,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,525.30/1,428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.50

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