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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.33, 2,147.15 and 609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.33, 2,147.15 and 609.76 is: 914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.33 : 2,147.15 = 609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.33/2,147.15 = 609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.33x = 2,147.15 × 609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.33x = 1,309,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,246.18/1,431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.71

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