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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.52, 2,148 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.52, 2,148 and 554 is: 831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.52 : 2,148 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.52/2,148 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.52x = 2,148 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.52x = 1,189,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,992/1,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.28

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