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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.58, 2,146.84 and 610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.58, 2,146.84 and 610.02 is: 914.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.58 : 2,146.84 = 610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.58/2,146.84 = 610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.58x = 2,146.84 × 610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.58x = 1,309,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,612.29/1,432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.17

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