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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.39, 2,144.28 and 455.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.39, 2,144.28 and 455.57 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.39 : 2,144.28 = 455.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.39/2,144.28 = 455.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.39x = 2,144.28 × 455.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.39x = 976,869.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,869.64/1,429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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