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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.90, 2,146.42 and 456.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.90, 2,146.42 and 456.92 is: 685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.90 : 2,146.42 = 456.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.90/2,146.42 = 456.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.90x = 2,146.42 × 456.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.90x = 980,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,742.23/1,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.40

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