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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.68, 2,150.85 and 459.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.68, 2,150.85 and 459.79 is: 689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.68 : 2,150.85 = 459.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.68/2,150.85 = 459.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.68x = 2,150.85 × 459.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.68x = 988,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,939.32/1,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.79

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