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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.67, 2,148.96 and 458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.67, 2,148.96 and 458.78 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.67 : 2,148.96 = 458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.67/2,148.96 = 458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.67x = 2,148.96 × 458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.67x = 985,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,890.84/1,432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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