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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421, 2,132.46 and 509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421, 2,132.46 and 509 is: 763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421 : 2,132.46 = 509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421/2,132.46 = 509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421x = 2,132.46 × 509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421x = 1,085,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,422.14/1,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.84

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