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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.57, 2,148.98 and 911.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.57, 2,148.98 and 911.95 is: 1,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.57 : 2,148.98 = 911.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.57/2,148.98 = 911.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.57x = 2,148.98 × 911.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.57x = 1,959,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,757.75/1,433.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.05

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