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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.55, 2,144.58 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.55, 2,144.58 and 505.64 is: 758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.55 : 2,144.58 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.55/2,144.58 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.55x = 2,144.58 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.55x = 1,084,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,390.79/1,429.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.55

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