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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.09, 2,149.71 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.09, 2,149.71 and 459.20 is: 688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.09 : 2,149.71 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.09/2,149.71 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.09x = 2,149.71 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.09x = 987,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,150.48/1,433.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.83

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