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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.88, 2,151.02 and 460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.88, 2,151.02 and 460.28 is: 690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.88 : 2,151.02 = 460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.88/2,151.02 = 460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.88x = 2,151.02 × 460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.88x = 990,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,071.49/1,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.48

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