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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.13, 2,149.98 and 663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.13, 2,149.98 and 663.63 is: 995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.13 : 2,149.98 = 663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.13/2,149.98 = 663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.13x = 2,149.98 × 663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.13x = 1,426,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,791.23/1,433.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.58

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