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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.44, 2,144.04 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.44, 2,144.04 and 403.44 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.44 : 2,144.04 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.44/2,144.04 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.44x = 2,144.04 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.44x = 864,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,991.50/1,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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