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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.23, 2,190.39 and 420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.23, 2,190.39 and 420.33 is: 630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.23 : 2,190.39 = 420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.23/2,190.39 = 420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.23x = 2,190.39 × 420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.23x = 920,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,686.63/1,460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.51

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