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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.96, 2,149.02 and 508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.96, 2,149.02 and 508.29 is: 762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.96 : 2,149.02 = 508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.96/2,149.02 = 508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.96x = 2,149.02 × 508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.96x = 1,092,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,325.38/1,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.82

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