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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.46, 2,144.97 and 690.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.46, 2,144.97 and 690.27 is: 1,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.46 : 2,144.97 = 690.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.46/2,144.97 = 690.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.46x = 2,144.97 × 690.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.46x = 1,480,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,616.49/1,431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.34

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