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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.32, 2,149.84 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.32, 2,149.84 and 460.12 is: 690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.32 : 2,149.84 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.32/2,149.84 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.32x = 2,149.84 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.32x = 989,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,184.38/1,433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.14

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