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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.60, 2,149.25 and 556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.60, 2,149.25 and 556.06 is: 833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.60 : 2,149.25 = 556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.60/2,149.25 = 556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.60x = 2,149.25 × 556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.60x = 1,195,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,111.96/1,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.65

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