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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.89, 2,143.49 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.89, 2,143.49 and 454.76 is: 682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.89 : 2,143.49 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.89/2,143.49 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.89x = 2,143.49 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.89x = 974,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,776.60/1,428.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.19

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