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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.99, 2,148.30 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.99, 2,148.30 and 458.19 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.99 : 2,148.30 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.99/2,148.30 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.99x = 2,148.30 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.99x = 984,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,329.58/1,431.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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