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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.02, 2,149.83 and 445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.02, 2,149.83 and 445.81 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.02 : 2,149.83 = 445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.02/2,149.83 = 445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.02x = 2,149.83 × 445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.02x = 958,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,424.52/1,433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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