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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460, 2,190.36 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460, 2,190.36 and 434 is: 651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460 : 2,190.36 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460/2,190.36 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460x = 2,190.36 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460x = 950,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,616.24/1,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.11

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