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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.72, 2,150.57 and 946.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.72, 2,150.57 and 946.65 is: 1,419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.72 : 2,150.57 = 946.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.72/2,150.57 = 946.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.72x = 2,150.57 × 946.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.72x = 2,035,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,834.72/1,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.97

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