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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.71, 2,147.72 and 610.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.71, 2,147.72 and 610.07 is: 915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.71 : 2,147.72 = 610.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.71/2,147.72 = 610.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.71x = 2,147.72 × 610.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.71x = 1,310,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,259.54/1,431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.17

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