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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.40, 2,146.74 and 565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.40, 2,146.74 and 565.72 is: 848.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.40 : 2,146.74 = 565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.40/2,146.74 = 565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.40x = 2,146.74 × 565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.40x = 1,214,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,453.75/1,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.44

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