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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.76, 2,143.20 and 454.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.76, 2,143.20 and 454.93 is: 682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.76 : 2,143.20 = 454.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.76/2,143.20 = 454.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.76x = 2,143.20 × 454.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.76x = 975,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,005.98/1,428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.41

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