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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.52, 2,151.64 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.52, 2,151.64 and 394.48 is: 591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.52 : 2,151.64 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.52/2,151.64 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.52x = 2,151.64 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.52x = 848,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,778.95/1,434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.68

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