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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.01, 2,148.14 and 783.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.01, 2,148.14 and 783.29 is: 1,174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.01 : 2,148.14 = 783.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.01/2,148.14 = 783.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.01x = 2,148.14 × 783.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.01x = 1,682,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,612.66/1,433.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.18

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