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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.04, 2,143.60 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.04, 2,143.60 and 403.04 is: 604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.04 : 2,143.60 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.04/2,143.60 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.04x = 2,143.60 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.04x = 863,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,956.54/1,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.57

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