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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.49, 2,150.23 and 459.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.49, 2,150.23 and 459.59 is: 689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.49 : 2,150.23 = 459.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.49/2,150.23 = 459.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.49x = 2,150.23 × 459.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.49x = 988,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,224.21/1,433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.38

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