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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.90, 2,146.52 and 814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.90, 2,146.52 and 814.74 is: 1,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.90 : 2,146.52 = 814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.90/2,146.52 = 814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.90x = 2,146.52 × 814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.90x = 1,748,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,855.70/1,432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.50

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