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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.74, 2,144.43 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.74, 2,144.43 and 607.68 is: 911.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.74 : 2,144.43 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.74/2,144.43 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.74x = 2,144.43 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.74x = 1,303,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,127.22/1,429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.44

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