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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.68, 2,148.40 and 610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.68, 2,148.40 and 610.52 is: 915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.68 : 2,148.40 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.68/2,148.40 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.68x = 2,148.40 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.68x = 1,311,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,641.17/1,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.52

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