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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.76, 2,146.15 and 456.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.76, 2,146.15 and 456.94 is: 685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.76 : 2,146.15 = 456.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.76/2,146.15 = 456.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.76x = 2,146.15 × 456.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.76x = 980,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,662.46/1,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.41

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