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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.08, 2,142 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.08, 2,142 and 606.12 is: 908.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.08 : 2,142 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.08/2,142 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.08x = 2,142 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.08x = 1,298,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,309.04/1,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.49

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