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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.53, 2,190.28 and 420.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.53, 2,190.28 and 420.25 is: 630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.53 : 2,190.28 = 420.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.53/2,190.28 = 420.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.53x = 2,190.28 × 420.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.53x = 920,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,464.46/1,460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.23

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