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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.54, 2,147.58 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.54, 2,147.58 and 457.38 is: 686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.54 : 2,147.58 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.54/2,147.58 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.54x = 2,147.58 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.54x = 982,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,260.14/1,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.16

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