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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.79, 2,147.29 and 507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.79, 2,147.29 and 507.23 is: 760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.79 : 2,147.29 = 507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.79/2,147.29 = 507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.79x = 2,147.29 × 507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.79x = 1,089,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,169.91/1,431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.71

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