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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.32, 2,145.50 and 457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.32, 2,145.50 and 457.24 is: 685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.32 : 2,145.50 = 457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.32/2,145.50 = 457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.32x = 2,145.50 × 457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.32x = 981,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,008.42/1,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.87

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