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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.08, 2,143.80 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.08, 2,143.80 and 607.14 is: 910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.08 : 2,143.80 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.08/2,143.80 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.08x = 2,143.80 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.08x = 1,301,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,586.73/1,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.79

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