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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.94, 2,148.50 and 910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.94, 2,148.50 and 910.17 is: 1,367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.94 : 2,148.50 = 910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.94/2,148.50 = 910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.94x = 2,148.50 × 910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.94x = 1,955,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,500.25/1,429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.54

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