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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.64, 2,150.18 and 653.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.64, 2,150.18 and 653.42 is: 980.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.64 : 2,150.18 = 653.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.64/2,150.18 = 653.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.64x = 2,150.18 × 653.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.64x = 1,404,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,977.62/1,433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.01

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