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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.49, 2,148.73 and 458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.49, 2,148.73 and 458.66 is: 687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.49 : 2,148.73 = 458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.49/2,148.73 = 458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.49x = 2,148.73 × 458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.49x = 985,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,536.50/1,432.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.99

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