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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.52, 2,143.73 and 455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.52, 2,143.73 and 455.09 is: 682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.52 : 2,143.73 = 455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.52/2,143.73 = 455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.52x = 2,143.73 × 455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.52x = 975,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,580.50/1,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.46

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