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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.77, 2,148.62 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.77, 2,148.62 and 610.62 is: 915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.77 : 2,148.62 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.77/2,148.62 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.77x = 2,148.62 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.77x = 1,311,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,987.29/1,432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.70

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