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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.96, 2,146.05 and 652.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.96, 2,146.05 and 652.07 is: 977.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.96 : 2,146.05 = 652.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.96/2,146.05 = 652.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.96x = 2,146.05 × 652.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.96x = 1,399,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,364.09/1,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.24

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