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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.66, 2,147.13 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.66, 2,147.13 and 457.26 is: 685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.66 : 2,147.13 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.66/2,147.13 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.66x = 2,147.13 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.66x = 981,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,796.66/1,431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.78

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