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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.89, 2,147.79 and 391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.89, 2,147.79 and 391.95 is: 587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.89 : 2,147.79 = 391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.89/2,147.79 = 391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.89x = 2,147.79 × 391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.89x = 841,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,826.29/1,431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.91

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