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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.68, 2,145.85 and 650.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.68, 2,145.85 and 650.51 is: 975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.68 : 2,145.85 = 650.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.68/2,145.85 = 650.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.68x = 2,145.85 × 650.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.68x = 1,395,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,896.88/1,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.01

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