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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.67, 2,150.33 and 653.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.67, 2,150.33 and 653.45 is: 980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.67 : 2,150.33 = 653.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.67/2,150.33 = 653.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.67x = 2,150.33 × 653.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.67x = 1,405,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,119.12/1,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.09

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