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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.99, 2,149.80 and 459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.99, 2,149.80 and 459.19 is: 688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.99 : 2,149.80 = 459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.99/2,149.80 = 459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.99x = 2,149.80 × 459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.99x = 987,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,166.66/1,432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.89

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