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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.86, 2,191.41 and 434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.86, 2,191.41 and 434.86 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.86 : 2,191.41 = 434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.86/2,191.41 = 434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.86x = 2,191.41 × 434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.86x = 952,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,956.55/1,460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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