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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.78, 2,151.97 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.78, 2,151.97 and 460.76 is: 691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.78 : 2,151.97 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.78/2,151.97 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.78x = 2,151.97 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.78x = 991,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,528.63/1,434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.07

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