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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.52, 2,144.26 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.52, 2,144.26 and 403.52 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.52 : 2,144.26 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.52/2,144.26 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.52x = 2,144.26 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.52x = 865,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,251.80/1,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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