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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.59, 2,142.86 and 454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.59, 2,142.86 and 454.69 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.59 : 2,142.86 = 454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.59/2,142.86 = 454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.59x = 2,142.86 × 454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.59x = 974,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,331.39/1,428.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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