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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.52, 2,149.74 and 611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.52, 2,149.74 and 611.37 is: 916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.52 : 2,149.74 = 611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.52/2,149.74 = 611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.52x = 2,149.74 × 611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.52x = 1,314,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,286.54/1,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.82

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