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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.65, 2,147.61 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.65, 2,147.61 and 457.52 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.65 : 2,147.61 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.65/2,147.61 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.65x = 2,147.61 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.65x = 982,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,563.79/1,431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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