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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.80, 2,147.03 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.80, 2,147.03 and 554.72 is: 831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.80 : 2,147.03 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.80/2,147.03 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.80x = 2,147.03 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.80x = 1,191,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,008.73/1,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.83

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