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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.16, 2,149.80 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.16, 2,149.80 and 459 is: 688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.16 : 2,149.80 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.16/2,149.80 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.16x = 2,149.80 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.16x = 986,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,758.20/1,433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.52

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