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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.27, 2,143.91 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.27, 2,143.91 and 428.49 is: 642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.27 : 2,143.91 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.27/2,143.91 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.27x = 2,143.91 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.27x = 918,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,645.07/1,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.74

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