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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.97, 2,146.39 and 443.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.97, 2,146.39 and 443.75 is: 665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.97 : 2,146.39 = 443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.97/2,146.39 = 443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.97x = 2,146.39 × 443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.97x = 952,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,460.56/1,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.60

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