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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.35, 2,149.53 and 682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.35, 2,149.53 and 682.77 is: 1,023.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.35 : 2,149.53 = 682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.35/2,149.53 = 682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.35x = 2,149.53 × 682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.35x = 1,467,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,634.60/1,433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.92

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