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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.48, 2,150.23 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.48, 2,150.23 and 393.46 is: 590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.48 : 2,150.23 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.48/2,150.23 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.48x = 2,150.23 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.48x = 846,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,029.50/1,433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.19

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