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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.28, 2,148.39 and 458.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.28, 2,148.39 and 458.37 is: 687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.28 : 2,148.39 = 458.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.28/2,148.39 = 458.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.28x = 2,148.39 × 458.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.28x = 984,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,757.52/1,432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.55

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