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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.08, 2,144.24 and 607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.08, 2,144.24 and 607.54 is: 911.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.08 : 2,144.24 = 607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.08/2,144.24 = 607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.08x = 2,144.24 × 607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.08x = 1,302,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,711.57/1,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.57

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