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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.49, 2,147.19 and 457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.49, 2,147.19 and 457.60 is: 686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.49 : 2,147.19 = 457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.49/2,147.19 = 457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.49x = 2,147.19 × 457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.49x = 982,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,554.14/1,431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.39

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