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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.40, 2,147.04 and 457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.40, 2,147.04 and 457.72 is: 686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.40 : 2,147.04 = 457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.40/2,147.04 = 457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.40x = 2,147.04 × 457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.40x = 982,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,743.15/1,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.56

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