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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.47, 2,149.68 and 652.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.47, 2,149.68 and 652.81 is: 978.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.47 : 2,149.68 = 652.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.47/2,149.68 = 652.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.47x = 2,149.68 × 652.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.47x = 1,403,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,332.60/1,433.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.98

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