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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.88, 2,144.80 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.88, 2,144.80 and 389.88 is: 584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.88 : 2,144.80 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.88/2,144.80 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.88x = 2,144.80 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.88x = 836,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,203.90/1,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.81

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