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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.74, 2,143.75 and 505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.74, 2,143.75 and 505.12 is: 757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.74 : 2,143.75 = 505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.74/2,143.75 = 505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.74x = 2,143.75 × 505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.74x = 1,082,851
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,851/1,429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.38

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