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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.96, 2,149.68 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.96, 2,149.68 and 459.12 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.96 : 2,149.68 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.96/2,149.68 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.96x = 2,149.68 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.96x = 986,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,961.08/1,432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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