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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.72, 2,143.50 and 607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.72, 2,143.50 and 607.46 is: 910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.72 : 2,143.50 = 607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.72/2,143.50 = 607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.72x = 2,143.50 × 607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.72x = 1,302,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,090.51/1,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.73

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