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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.86, 2,142.84 and 454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.86, 2,142.84 and 454.74 is: 681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.86 : 2,142.84 = 454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.86/2,142.84 = 454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.86x = 2,142.84 × 454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.86x = 974,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,435.06/1,428.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.97

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