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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.52, 2,148.84 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.52, 2,148.84 and 611.16 is: 916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.52 : 2,148.84 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.52/2,148.84 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.52x = 2,148.84 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.52x = 1,313,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,285.05/1,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.13

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