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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.54, 2,149.49 and 508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.54, 2,149.49 and 508.53 is: 763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.54 : 2,149.49 = 508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.54/2,149.49 = 508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.54x = 2,149.49 × 508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.54x = 1,093,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,074.53/1,432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.03

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