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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.76, 2,147.62 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.76, 2,147.62 and 457.62 is: 686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.76 : 2,147.62 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.76/2,147.62 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.76x = 2,147.62 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.76x = 982,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,793.86/1,431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.42

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