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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.89, 2,144.96 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.89, 2,144.96 and 389.89 is: 584.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.89 : 2,144.96 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.89/2,144.96 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.89x = 2,144.96 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.89x = 836,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,298.45/1,429.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.87

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