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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.44, 2,186.24 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.44, 2,186.24 and 431.52 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.44 : 2,186.24 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.44/2,186.24 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.44x = 2,186.24 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.44x = 943,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,406.28/1,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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