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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.41, 2,190.65 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.41, 2,190.65 and 420.45 is: 630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.41 : 2,190.65 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.41/2,190.65 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.41x = 2,190.65 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.41x = 921,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,058.79/1,460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.69

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