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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.75, 2,149.19 and 458.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.75, 2,149.19 and 458.86 is: 688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.75 : 2,149.19 = 458.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.75/2,149.19 = 458.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.75x = 2,149.19 × 458.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.75x = 986,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,177.32/1,432.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.31

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