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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.17, 1,976.83 and 909.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.17, 1,976.83 and 909.91 is: 1,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.17 : 1,976.83 = 909.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.17/1,976.83 = 909.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.17x = 1,976.83 × 909.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.17x = 1,798,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,737.39/1,433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.08

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