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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.84, 2,149.40 and 458.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.84, 2,149.40 and 458.71 is: 688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.84 : 2,149.40 = 458.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.84/2,149.40 = 458.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.84x = 2,149.40 × 458.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.84x = 985,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,948.98/1,432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.11

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