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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.67, 2,147.50 and 554.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.67, 2,147.50 and 554.93 is: 831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.67 : 2,147.50 = 554.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.67/2,147.50 = 554.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.67x = 2,147.50 × 554.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.67x = 1,191,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,712.18/1,432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.81

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