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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.50, 2,145.74 and 456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.50, 2,145.74 and 456.68 is: 685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.50 : 2,145.74 = 456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.50/2,145.74 = 456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.50x = 2,145.74 × 456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.50x = 979,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,916.54/1,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.02

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