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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.30, 2,144.24 and 607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.30, 2,144.24 and 607.58 is: 911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.30 : 2,144.24 = 607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.30/2,144.24 = 607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.30x = 2,144.24 × 607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.30x = 1,302,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,797.34/1,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.49

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