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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.94, 2,143.20 and 504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.94, 2,143.20 and 504.44 is: 756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.94 : 2,143.20 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.94/2,143.20 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.94x = 2,143.20 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.94x = 1,081,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,115.81/1,428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.59

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