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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.56, 2,151.48 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.56, 2,151.48 and 460.16 is: 690.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.56 : 2,151.48 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.56/2,151.48 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.56x = 2,151.48 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.56x = 990,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,025.04/1,434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.12

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