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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.96, 2,150.94 and 393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.96, 2,150.94 and 393.97 is: 590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.96 : 2,150.94 = 393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.96/2,150.94 = 393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.96x = 2,150.94 × 393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.96x = 847,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,405.83/1,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.96

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