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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.25, 2,144.92 and 456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.25, 2,144.92 and 456.13 is: 684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.25 : 2,144.92 = 456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.25/2,144.92 = 456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.25x = 2,144.92 × 456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.25x = 978,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,351.64/1,430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.04

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