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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.52, 2,150.15 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.52, 2,150.15 and 393.48 is: 590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.52 : 2,150.15 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.52/2,150.15 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.52x = 2,150.15 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.52x = 846,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,045.10/1,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.19

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