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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.32, 2,150.12 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.32, 2,150.12 and 393.38 is: 590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.32 : 2,150.12 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.32/2,150.12 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.32x = 2,150.12 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.32x = 845,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,812.24/1,433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.11

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