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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.21, 2,141.92 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.21, 2,141.92 and 606.47 is: 908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.21 : 2,141.92 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.21/2,141.92 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.21x = 2,141.92 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.21x = 1,299,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,000.27/1,429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.89

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