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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.31, 2,153.57 and 913.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.31, 2,153.57 and 913.55 is: 1,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.31 : 2,153.57 = 913.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.31/2,153.57 = 913.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.31x = 2,153.57 × 913.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.31x = 1,967,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,378.54/1,433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.61

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