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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.40, 2,148.73 and 818.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.40, 2,148.73 and 818.30 is: 1,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.40 : 2,148.73 = 818.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.40/2,148.73 = 818.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.40x = 2,148.73 × 818.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.40x = 1,758,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,309.09/1,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.67

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