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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.60, 2,144.49 and 456.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.60, 2,144.49 and 456.39 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.60 : 2,144.49 = 456.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.60/2,144.49 = 456.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.60x = 2,144.49 × 456.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.60x = 978,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,723.79/1,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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