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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.11, 2,143.91 and 607.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.11, 2,143.91 and 607.39 is: 911.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.11 : 2,143.91 = 607.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.11/2,143.91 = 607.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.11x = 2,143.91 × 607.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.11x = 1,302,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,185.65/1,429.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.19

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