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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.56, 2,144.40 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.56, 2,144.40 and 455.67 is: 683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.56 : 2,144.40 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.56/2,144.40 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.56x = 2,144.40 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.56x = 977,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,138.75/1,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.52

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