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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.95, 2,146.55 and 457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.95, 2,146.55 and 457.41 is: 685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.95 : 2,146.55 = 457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.95/2,146.55 = 457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.95x = 2,146.55 × 457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.95x = 981,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,851.15/1,431.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.68

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