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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.20, 2,148.57 and 458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.20, 2,148.57 and 458.36 is: 687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.20 : 2,148.57 = 458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.20/2,148.57 = 458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.20x = 2,148.57 × 458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.20x = 984,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,807.80/1,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.62

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