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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.90, 2,148.17 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.90, 2,148.17 and 507.52 is: 761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.90 : 2,148.17 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.90/2,148.17 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.90x = 2,148.17 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.90x = 1,090,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,239.24/1,431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.39

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