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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.73, 2,150.55 and 459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.73, 2,150.55 and 459.81 is: 689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.73 : 2,150.55 = 459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.73/2,150.55 = 459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.73x = 2,150.55 × 459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.73x = 988,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,844.40/1,433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.70

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