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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.73, 2,144.73 and 607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.73, 2,144.73 and 607.99 is: 912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.73 : 2,144.73 = 607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.73/2,144.73 = 607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.73x = 2,144.73 × 607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.73x = 1,303,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,974.39/1,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.04

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