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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431, 2,147.70 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431, 2,147.70 and 565.92 is: 849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431 : 2,147.70 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431/2,147.70 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431x = 2,147.70 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431x = 1,215,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,426.38/1,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.35

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