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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.09, 2,149.94 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.09, 2,149.94 and 459.88 is: 689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.09 : 2,149.94 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.09/2,149.94 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.09x = 2,149.94 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.09x = 988,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,710.18/1,433.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.91

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