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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.98, 2,143.92 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.98, 2,143.92 and 455.52 is: 682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.98 : 2,143.92 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.98/2,143.92 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.98x = 2,143.92 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.98x = 976,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,598.44/1,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.95

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