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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.30, 2,146.94 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.30, 2,146.94 and 444.12 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.30 : 2,146.94 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.30/2,146.94 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.30x = 2,146.94 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.30x = 953,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,498.99/1,431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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