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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.93, 2,148.17 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.93, 2,148.17 and 609.78 is: 914.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.93 : 2,148.17 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.93/2,148.17 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.93x = 2,148.17 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.93x = 1,309,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,911.10/1,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.79

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