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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.60, 2,143.04 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.60, 2,143.04 and 455.18 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.60 : 2,143.04 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.60/2,143.04 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.60x = 2,143.04 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.60x = 975,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,468.95/1,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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