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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.48, 2,148.94 and 610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.48, 2,148.94 and 610.75 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.48 : 2,148.94 = 610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.48/2,148.94 = 610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.48x = 2,148.94 × 610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.48x = 1,312,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,462.05/1,432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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