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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.73, 2,150.82 and 459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.73, 2,150.82 and 459.62 is: 689.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.73 : 2,150.82 = 459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.73/2,150.82 = 459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.73x = 2,150.82 × 459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.73x = 988,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,549.13/1,433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.49

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