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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.66, 2,147.52 and 507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.66, 2,147.52 and 507.54 is: 761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.66 : 2,147.52 = 507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.66/2,147.52 = 507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.66x = 2,147.52 × 507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.66x = 1,089,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,952.30/1,431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.32

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