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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.11, 2,150.82 and 460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.11, 2,150.82 and 460.49 is: 690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.11 : 2,150.82 = 460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.11/2,150.82 = 460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.11x = 2,150.82 × 460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.11x = 990,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,420.35/1,434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.62

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