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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.96, 2,145.36 and 456.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.96, 2,145.36 and 456.04 is: 684.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.96 : 2,145.36 = 456.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.96/2,145.36 = 456.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.96x = 2,145.36 × 456.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.96x = 978,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,369.97/1,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.19

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