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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.34, 2,146.66 and 457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.34, 2,146.66 and 457.24 is: 685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.34 : 2,146.66 = 457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.34/2,146.66 = 457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.34x = 2,146.66 × 457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.34x = 981,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,538.82/1,431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.75

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