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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.52, 2,149.73 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.52, 2,149.73 and 459.09 is: 688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.52 : 2,149.73 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.52/2,149.73 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.52x = 2,149.73 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.52x = 986,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,919.55/1,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.46

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