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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.48, 2,143.90 and 455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.48, 2,143.90 and 455.37 is: 682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.48 : 2,143.90 = 455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.48/2,143.90 = 455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.48x = 2,143.90 × 455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.48x = 976,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,267.74/1,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.95

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