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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.68, 2,152.34 and 460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.68, 2,152.34 and 460.84 is: 691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.68 : 2,152.34 = 460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.68/2,152.34 = 460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.68x = 2,152.34 × 460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.68x = 991,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,884.37/1,434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.36

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