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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.49, 2,147.42 and 506.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.49, 2,147.42 and 506.87 is: 760.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.49 : 2,147.42 = 506.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.49/2,147.42 = 506.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.49x = 2,147.42 × 506.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.49x = 1,088,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,449.50/1,431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.36

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