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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.22, 2,148.47 and 653.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.22, 2,148.47 and 653.73 is: 979.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.22 : 2,148.47 = 653.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.22/2,148.47 = 653.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.22x = 2,148.47 × 653.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.22x = 1,404,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,516.02/1,433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.97

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