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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.75, 2,148.33 and 610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.75, 2,148.33 and 610.13 is: 914.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.75 : 2,148.33 = 610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.75/2,148.33 = 610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.75x = 2,148.33 × 610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.75x = 1,310,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,760.58/1,433.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.22

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