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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.64, 2,146.11 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.64, 2,146.11 and 456.51 is: 684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.64 : 2,146.11 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.64/2,146.11 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.64x = 2,146.11 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.64x = 979,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,720.68/1,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.81

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