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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.06, 2,150.61 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.06, 2,150.61 and 459.93 is: 689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.06 : 2,150.61 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.06/2,150.61 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.06x = 2,150.61 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.06x = 989,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,130.06/1,434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.74

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