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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432, 2,148.96 and 520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432, 2,148.96 and 520 is: 780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432 : 2,148.96 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432/2,148.96 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432x = 2,148.96 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432x = 1,117,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,459.20/1,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.35

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