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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.58, 2,148.77 and 458.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.58, 2,148.77 and 458.42 is: 687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.58 : 2,148.77 = 458.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.58/2,148.77 = 458.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.58x = 2,148.77 × 458.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.58x = 985,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,036.85/1,432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.60

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