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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.32, 2,263.28 and 1,433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.32, 2,263.28 and 1,433.07 is: 2,151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.32 : 2,263.28 = 1,433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.32/2,263.28 = 1,433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.32x = 2,263.28 × 1,433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.32x = 3,243,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,431.50/1,507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.79

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