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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.81, 2,149.49 and 884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.81, 2,149.49 and 884.76 is: 1,326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.81 : 2,149.49 = 884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.81/2,149.49 = 884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.81x = 2,149.49 × 884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.81x = 1,901,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,778.35/1,433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.39

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