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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.98, 2,148.56 and 910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.98, 2,148.56 and 910.24 is: 1,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.98 : 2,148.56 = 910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.98/2,148.56 = 910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.98x = 2,148.56 × 910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.98x = 1,955,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,705.25/1,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.65

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