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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.26, 2,147.22 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.26, 2,147.22 and 457.46 is: 686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.26 : 2,147.22 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.26/2,147.22 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.26x = 2,147.22 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.26x = 982,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,267.26/1,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.30

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