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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.90, 2,150.21 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.90, 2,150.21 and 407.66 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.90 : 2,150.21 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.90/2,150.21 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.90x = 2,150.21 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.90x = 876,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,554.61/1,433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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