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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.55, 2,148.93 and 612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.55, 2,148.93 and 612.03 is: 917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.55 : 2,148.93 = 612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.55/2,148.93 = 612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.55x = 2,148.93 × 612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.55x = 1,315,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,209.63/1,433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.45

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