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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.19, 2,149.28 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.19, 2,149.28 and 459.03 is: 688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.19 : 2,149.28 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.19/2,149.28 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.19x = 2,149.28 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.19x = 986,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,584.00/1,433.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.38

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