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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.27, 2,149.37 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.27, 2,149.37 and 611.12 is: 916.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.27 : 2,149.37 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.27/2,149.37 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.27x = 2,149.37 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.27x = 1,313,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,519.94/1,433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.45

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