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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.22, 2,147.72 and 507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.22, 2,147.72 and 507.47 is: 760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.22 : 2,147.72 = 507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.22/2,147.72 = 507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.22x = 2,147.72 × 507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.22x = 1,089,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,890.19/1,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.98

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