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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.63, 2,190.49 and 420.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.63, 2,190.49 and 420.35 is: 630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.63 : 2,190.49 = 420.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.63/2,190.49 = 420.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.63x = 2,190.49 × 420.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.63x = 920,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,760.47/1,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.38

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