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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.49, 2,143.98 and 455.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.49, 2,143.98 and 455.81 is: 683.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.49 : 2,143.98 = 455.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.49/2,143.98 = 455.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.49x = 2,143.98 × 455.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.49x = 977,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,247.52/1,429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.63

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