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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.31, 2,149.97 and 459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.31, 2,149.97 and 459.56 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.31 : 2,149.97 = 459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.31/2,149.97 = 459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.31x = 2,149.97 × 459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.31x = 988,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,027.17/1,433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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