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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.32, 2,151.34 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.32, 2,151.34 and 461.12 is: 691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.32 : 2,151.34 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.32/2,151.34 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.32x = 2,151.34 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.32x = 992,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,025.90/1,434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.63

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