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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.23, 2,148.79 and 458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.23, 2,148.79 and 458.77 is: 687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.23 : 2,148.79 = 458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.23/2,148.79 = 458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.23x = 2,148.79 × 458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.23x = 985,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,800.39/1,433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.82

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