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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.31, 2,148.43 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.31, 2,148.43 and 445.12 is: 667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.31 : 2,148.43 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.31/2,148.43 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.31x = 2,148.43 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.31x = 956,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,309.16/1,432.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.67

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