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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.23, 2,149.94 and 459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.23, 2,149.94 and 459.62 is: 688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.23 : 2,149.94 = 459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.23/2,149.94 = 459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.23x = 2,149.94 × 459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.23x = 988,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,145.82/1,434.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.98

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