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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.23, 2,147.30 and 457.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.23, 2,147.30 and 457.77 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.23 : 2,147.30 = 457.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.23/2,147.30 = 457.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.23x = 2,147.30 × 457.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.23x = 982,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,967.23/1,432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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