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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.05, 2,143.62 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.05, 2,143.62 and 606.18 is: 909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.05 : 2,143.62 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.05/2,143.62 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.05x = 2,143.62 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.05x = 1,299,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,419.57/1,429.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.29

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