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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.34, 2,149.98 and 555.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.34, 2,149.98 and 555.63 is: 833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.34 : 2,149.98 = 555.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.34/2,149.98 = 555.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.34x = 2,149.98 × 555.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.34x = 1,194,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,593.39/1,433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.43

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