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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.66, 2,150.13 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.66, 2,150.13 and 459.26 is: 688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.66 : 2,150.13 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.66/2,150.13 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.66x = 2,150.13 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.66x = 987,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,468.70/1,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.77

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