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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.03, 2,149.88 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.03, 2,149.88 and 445.80 is: 668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.03 : 2,149.88 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.03/2,149.88 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.03x = 2,149.88 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.03x = 958,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,406.08/1,433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.80

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