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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.88, 2,145.17 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.88, 2,145.17 and 403.88 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.88 : 2,145.17 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.88/2,145.17 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.88x = 2,145.17 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.88x = 866,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,381.54/1,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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