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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.68, 2,189.16 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.68, 2,189.16 and 433.68 is: 650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.68 : 2,189.16 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.68/2,189.16 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.68x = 2,189.16 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.68x = 949,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,394.91/1,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.41

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