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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.22, 2,152.14 and 460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.22, 2,152.14 and 460.60 is: 691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.22 : 2,152.14 = 460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.22/2,152.14 = 460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.22x = 2,152.14 × 460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.22x = 991,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,275.68/1,434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.16

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