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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.96, 2,144.70 and 649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.96, 2,144.70 and 649.72 is: 974.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.96 : 2,144.70 = 649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.96/2,144.70 = 649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.96x = 2,144.70 × 649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.96x = 1,393,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,454.48/1,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.47

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