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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.44, 2,144.28 and 455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.44, 2,144.28 and 455.34 is: 683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.44 : 2,144.28 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.44/2,144.28 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.44x = 2,144.28 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.44x = 976,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,376.46/1,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.05

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