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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.74, 2,149.52 and 458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.74, 2,149.52 and 458.91 is: 688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.74 : 2,149.52 = 458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.74/2,149.52 = 458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.74x = 2,149.52 × 458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.74x = 986,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,433.93/1,432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.49

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