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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.84, 2,144.98 and 456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.84, 2,144.98 and 456.16 is: 684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.84 : 2,144.98 = 456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.84/2,144.98 = 456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.84x = 2,144.98 × 456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.84x = 978,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,454.08/1,429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.31

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