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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.10, 2,143.92 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.10, 2,143.92 and 455.01 is: 682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.10 : 2,143.92 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.10/2,143.92 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.10x = 2,143.92 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.10x = 975,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,505.04/1,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.60

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