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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.24, 1,978.08 and 910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.24, 1,978.08 and 910.80 is: 1,257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.24 : 1,978.08 = 910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.24/1,978.08 = 910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.24x = 1,978.08 × 910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.24x = 1,801,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,635.26/1,433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.04

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