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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.44, 2,150.28 and 459.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.44, 2,150.28 and 459.34 is: 689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.44 : 2,150.28 = 459.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.44/2,150.28 = 459.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.44x = 2,150.28 × 459.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.44x = 987,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,709.62/1,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.05

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