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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.63, 2,148.99 and 610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.63, 2,148.99 and 610.75 is: 916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.63 : 2,148.99 = 610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.63/2,148.99 = 610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.63x = 2,148.99 × 610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.63x = 1,312,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,495.64/1,432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.14

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