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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433, 2,149.56 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433, 2,149.56 and 407 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433 : 2,149.56 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433/2,149.56 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433x = 2,149.56 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433x = 874,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,870.92/1,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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