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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.68, 2,147.62 and 457.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.68, 2,147.62 and 457.82 is: 686.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.68 : 2,147.62 = 457.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.68/2,147.62 = 457.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.68x = 2,147.62 × 457.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.68x = 983,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,223.39/1,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.76

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