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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.52, 2,143.10 and 504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.52, 2,143.10 and 504.14 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.52 : 2,143.10 = 504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.52/2,143.10 = 504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.52x = 2,143.10 × 504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.52x = 1,080,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,422.43/1,428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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