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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.08, 2,149.62 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.08, 2,149.62 and 459.26 is: 688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.08 : 2,149.62 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.08/2,149.62 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.08x = 2,149.62 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.08x = 987,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,234.48/1,433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.89

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