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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.40, 2,146.46 and 405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.40, 2,146.46 and 405.16 is: 607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.40 : 2,146.46 = 405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.40/2,146.46 = 405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.40x = 2,146.46 × 405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.40x = 869,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,659.73/1,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.56

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