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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.84, 2,146.52 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.84, 2,146.52 and 456.84 is: 685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.84 : 2,146.52 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.84/2,146.52 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.84x = 2,146.52 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.84x = 980,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,616.20/1,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.34

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