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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.79, 2,150.64 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.79, 2,150.64 and 459.90 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.79 : 2,150.64 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.79/2,150.64 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.79x = 2,150.64 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.79x = 989,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,079.34/1,433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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