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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345, 2,017.50 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345, 2,017.50 and 433 is: 649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345 : 2,017.50 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345/2,017.50 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345x = 2,017.50 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345x = 873,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,577.50/1,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.50

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