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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.48, 2,147.23 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.48, 2,147.23 and 391.46 is: 587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.48 : 2,147.23 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.48/2,147.23 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.48x = 2,147.23 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.48x = 840,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,549.07/1,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.19

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