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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.65, 2,144.37 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.65, 2,144.37 and 389.61 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.65 : 2,144.37 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.65/2,144.37 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.65x = 2,144.37 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.65x = 835,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,468.00/1,429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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