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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.06, 2,149.74 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.06, 2,149.74 and 393.14 is: 589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.06 : 2,149.74 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.06/2,149.74 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.06x = 2,149.74 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.06x = 845,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,148.78/1,433.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.75

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