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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.62, 2,149.20 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.62, 2,149.20 and 445.50 is: 668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.62 : 2,149.20 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.62/2,149.20 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.62x = 2,149.20 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.62x = 957,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,468.60/1,432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.33

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