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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.88, 2,151.90 and 568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.88, 2,151.90 and 568.26 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.88 : 2,151.90 = 568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.88/2,151.90 = 568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.88x = 2,151.90 × 568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.88x = 1,222,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,838.69/1,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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