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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.54, 2,150.82 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.54, 2,150.82 and 460.92 is: 691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.54 : 2,150.82 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.54/2,150.82 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.54x = 2,150.82 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.54x = 991,355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,355.95/1,434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.06

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