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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.88, 2,151.13 and 459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.88, 2,151.13 and 459.98 is: 690.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.88 : 2,151.13 = 459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.88/2,151.13 = 459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.88x = 2,151.13 × 459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.88x = 989,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,476.78/1,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.07

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