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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.46, 2,143.67 and 648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.46, 2,143.67 and 648.80 is: 972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.46 : 2,143.67 = 648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.46/2,143.67 = 648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.46x = 2,143.67 × 648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.46x = 1,390,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,820.08/1,429.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.97

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