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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.06, 2,143.20 and 607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.06, 2,143.20 and 607.30 is: 910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.06 : 2,143.20 = 607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.06/2,143.20 = 607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.06x = 2,143.20 × 607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.06x = 1,301,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,565.36/1,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.78

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