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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.24, 2,187.20 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.24, 2,187.20 and 432 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.24 : 2,187.20 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.24/2,187.20 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.24x = 2,187.20 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.24x = 944,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,870.40/1,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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