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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.41, 2,146.50 and 506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.41, 2,146.50 and 506.79 is: 759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.41 : 2,146.50 = 506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.41/2,146.50 = 506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.41x = 2,146.50 × 506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.41x = 1,087,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,824.74/1,431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.97

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