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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.90, 2,150.61 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.90, 2,150.61 and 459.88 is: 689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.90 : 2,150.61 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.90/2,150.61 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.90x = 2,150.61 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.90x = 989,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,013.50/1,433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.74

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