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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.30, 2,148.61 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.30, 2,148.61 and 406.38 is: 609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.30 : 2,148.61 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.30/2,148.61 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.30x = 2,148.61 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.30x = 873,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,152.13/1,432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.62

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