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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.20, 2,143.96 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.20, 2,143.96 and 455.08 is: 682.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.20 : 2,143.96 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.20/2,143.96 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.20x = 2,143.96 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.20x = 975,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,662.60/1,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.66

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