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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.09, 2,143.61 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.09, 2,143.61 and 455.18 is: 682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.09 : 2,143.61 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.09/2,143.61 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.09x = 2,143.61 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.09x = 975,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,728.40/1,429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.76

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