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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.55, 2,145.93 and 610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.55, 2,145.93 and 610.03 is: 914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.55 : 2,145.93 = 610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.55/2,145.93 = 610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.55x = 2,145.93 × 610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.55x = 1,309,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,081.68/1,431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.45

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