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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.30, 2,149.94 and 459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.30, 2,149.94 and 459.47 is: 689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.30 : 2,149.94 = 459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.30/2,149.94 = 459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.30x = 2,149.94 × 459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.30x = 987,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,839.46/1,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.21

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