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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.86, 2,144.94 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.86, 2,144.94 and 456 is: 684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.86 : 2,144.94 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.86/2,144.94 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.86x = 2,144.94 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.86x = 978,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,092.64/1,429.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.05

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