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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.43, 2,143.26 and 607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.43, 2,143.26 and 607.23 is: 910.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.43 : 2,143.26 = 607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.43/2,143.26 = 607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.43x = 2,143.26 × 607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.43x = 1,301,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,451.77/1,429.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.47

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