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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.78, 2,150.73 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.78, 2,150.73 and 459.80 is: 689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.78 : 2,150.73 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.78/2,150.73 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.78x = 2,150.73 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.78x = 988,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,905.65/1,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.72

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