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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.38, 2,150.06 and 775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.38, 2,150.06 and 775.56 is: 1,163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.38 : 2,150.06 = 775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.38/2,150.06 = 775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.38x = 2,150.06 × 775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.38x = 1,667,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,500.53/1,433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.33

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