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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.44, 2,147.21 and 507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.44, 2,147.21 and 507.09 is: 760.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.44 : 2,147.21 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.44/2,147.21 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.44x = 2,147.21 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.44x = 1,088,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,826.18/1,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.65

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