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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.14, 2,143.26 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.14, 2,143.26 and 441.96 is: 662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.14 : 2,143.26 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.14/2,143.26 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.14x = 2,143.26 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.14x = 947,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,227.15/1,429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.79

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