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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.40, 2,150.10 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.40, 2,150.10 and 432.62 is: 648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.40 : 2,150.10 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.40/2,150.10 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.40x = 2,150.10 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.40x = 930,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,165.51/1,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.92

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