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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.32, 2,148.34 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.32, 2,148.34 and 459.12 is: 688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.32 : 2,148.34 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.32/2,148.34 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.32x = 2,148.34 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.32x = 986,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,345.86/1,432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.64

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