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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.52, 2,147.75 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.52, 2,147.75 and 610.50 is: 915.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.52 : 2,147.75 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.52/2,147.75 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.52x = 2,147.75 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.52x = 1,311,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,192.95/1,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.94

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