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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.58, 2,143.02 and 454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.58, 2,143.02 and 454.45 is: 681.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.58 : 2,143.02 = 454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.58/2,143.02 = 454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.58x = 2,143.02 × 454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.58x = 973,895.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,895.44/1,428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.73

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