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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.74, 2,149.80 and 703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.74, 2,149.80 and 703.66 is: 1,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.74 : 2,149.80 = 703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.74/2,149.80 = 703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.74x = 2,149.80 × 703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.74x = 1,512,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,728.27/1,433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.09

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