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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.13, 2,189.87 and 420.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.13, 2,189.87 and 420.13 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.13 : 2,189.87 = 420.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.13/2,189.87 = 420.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.13x = 2,189.87 × 420.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.13x = 920,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,022.51/1,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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