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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.56, 2,148.96 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.56, 2,148.96 and 611.04 is: 916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.56 : 2,148.96 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.56/2,148.96 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.56x = 2,148.96 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.56x = 1,313,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,100.52/1,432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.61

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