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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.74, 2,144.37 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.74, 2,144.37 and 403.50 is: 605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.74 : 2,144.37 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.74/2,144.37 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.74x = 2,144.37 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.74x = 865,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,253.30/1,429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.18

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