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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.44, 2,144.29 and 455.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.44, 2,144.29 and 455.91 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.44 : 2,144.29 = 455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.44/2,144.29 = 455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.44x = 2,144.29 × 455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.44x = 977,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,603.25/1,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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