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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.18, 2,143.70 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.18, 2,143.70 and 455.20 is: 682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.18 : 2,143.70 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.18/2,143.70 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.18x = 2,143.70 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.18x = 975,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,812.24/1,429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.78

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