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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.74, 2,143.17 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.74, 2,143.17 and 454.82 is: 682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.74 : 2,143.17 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.74/2,143.17 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.74x = 2,143.17 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.74x = 974,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,756.58/1,428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.25

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