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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.58, 2,144.64 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.58, 2,144.64 and 455.60 is: 683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.58 : 2,144.64 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.58/2,144.64 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.58x = 2,144.64 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.58x = 977,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,097.98/1,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.49

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